Newport This Week - November 23, 2011

Seahawks Bowl ’Em Over

Vol. 39, No. 47

BORN FREE

WEDNESDAY, November 23, 2011

Firm Departs Over Bids

What’s Inside

boat parade NOV. 25

By Tom Shevlin

Table of Contents CALENDAR 14 CLASSIFIEDS 28 COMMUNITY BRIEFS 4-5 CROSSWORD 24 DINING OUT MAP 17 DINNER & A MOVIE 18 EDITORIAL 6 NATURE 22 NAVY BRIEFS 8 POLICE LOG 5 REALTY TRANSACTIONS 7 RECENT DEATHS 28 RESTAURANTS 19-21 SPORTS 25, 29 www.Newport-Now.com Twitter.com/newportnow Facebook.com/newportnow

Mar Mostro Exits Race

After suffering a broken mast, the PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG team has officially retired from the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race. The rig onboard PUMA’s Mar Mostro failed on Monday, Nov. 21 in the southern Atlantic Ocean, about 2,150 nautical miles from Cape Town, South Africa.

None of the crew were injured. The team has recovered all pieces of the mast and all sails from the water. They are currently headed toward the island of Tristan da Cunha. PUMA was in second position in the first leg of the race, sailing from Alicante, Spain, to Cape Town when the mast broke. While the cause of the dismasting is unknown, PUMA Ocean Racing’s shore team is working on a recovery plan to ensure the yacht can rejoin the race as soon as possible and will work closely with Volvo Ocean Race to determine the cause of the incident. (Photo c/o Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)

Jane Pickens Gets New Heating System

By Tom Shevlin NEWPORT – After years of throwing on an extra layer and bundling up under a blanket, moviegoers to the Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center will be treated to a warm – yes, warm – movie experience this winter.

As Kathy Staab, the owner of the historic theater said late last week, “This is a major deal for this building.”

For the better part of two weeks, workers have been busy taking apart the old heating system, piece, by outdated piece.

Staab estimates that the system had last been updated sometime in the 1970s, building upon a system that was originally installed sometime around 1915.

To say that the new system is an improvement would be an understatement.

Tucked away in the basement off the building is an old steel fan, now quiet. The rusted behemoth has the look of an aircraft engine, its blades tucked in the center of a smooth metal cylinder.

According to Staab, the fan was used to push air, heated by passing over a series of coils mounted in an adjacent wall, through a series of metal vents large enough for a grown man to crawl through.

As a matter of fact, that’s ex-

NEWPORT – The firm hired to oversee the construction process of the new Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School has resigned from the project.

In a letter dated Nov. 16, Strategic Building Solutions Principal Jonathan Winikur told Newport Public Schools Supt. Dr. John H. Ambrogi, “As we are all aware, the project dyamics from the outset have been extremely difficult. The combination of an austere budget coupled with a very activist and divisive community have made a difficult situation nearly politically impossible to navigate.”

Winikur’s resignation comes just weeks after bids on the project came in roughly 20 percent over initial cost estimates, dealing a se-

See PELL on page 3

City Seeks to Repair Thames St.

By Tom Shevlin

Kathy Staab, owner of the historic Jane Pickens Theater, points to the backstage space that has been opened up by removing old heating ductwork.

actly how Timothy DeSousa, of RB Queern & Co., dismantled much of the ductwork that snaked around the building.

In addition to being inefficient, the ductwork took up precious space backstage. Indeed, the network of vents was so massive that simply by removing

it, Staab appears to have opened up an entirely new set of possibilities for the theater.

“You couldn’t see any of this,” Staab says gesturing to the ceiling above.

She is standing in the middle of what had until this past month been a cramped passageway,

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good for little more than passing from one end of the stage to another.

Now, that space is a cavernous backstage area with exposed brick wall.

For Staab, the prospects are

See PICKENS on page 9

NEWPORT – Hoping to put the city’s best foot forward for the upcoming America’s Cup World Series, administration officials have put in a request to the state Department of Transportation to make what are being described as temporary repairs to Lower Thames Street.

City Manager Edward F. Lavallee said on Tuesday that the repairs, which would smooth out the heavily-trafficked street, are estimated to cost $300,000. The repairs are separate from a long-discussed streetscape improvement plan. Director of Public Services William Riccio has been lobbying the state to help fund the project, which would have to be completed in time for the June 23 start of the America’s Cup World Series.

Meanwhile, Lavallee also said that the state is preparing to announce the formation of an America’s Cup World Series Host Committee as soon as next week.

That news came during Tuesday meeting between state Economic Development representative, Paul Harden and city leaders.

The EDC is currently projecting up to 85,000 people descending on Newport for the weeklong regatta, though Lavallee believes that number could be much higher.

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AROUND TOWN Local Museum Shops Have Great Gifts

By Lynne Tungett

vide hours of entertainment.

No, you don’t have to take the ferry out to Rose Island to give a gift that benefits the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation. Visit roseislandlighthouse.org to find an online store where you can purchase something small (a $14 Rose Island Lighthouse tree ornament), or something big (a $200 gift certificate for an overnight stay for two at the lighthouse).

Expect the unexpected: There is more than just history at the Newport Historical Society’s Brick Market Gift Shop. Kringle Jar Candles, created by the

For years, the day after Thanksgiving has been dubbed Black Friday, always a bewildering name, because it seems like it should be “Green Friday” since shoppers are out en masse spending their hard-earned “green” money.

Last year, along came “Small Business Saturday,” partly a creation of financial giant American Express, that has appealed to the emotions of Main Street USA and has been Court Jester Santa Claus picked up by many inornament from the Newport dependent storeownMansion Stores. ers. And, Cyber Monday now encourages online shopping on yet another specified Kittredge family of Yankee Candle day of the week.

I challenge Newporters to pay a fame, blend perfectly into all backvisit to our local museum and non- drops and emit the purest, brightprofit gift shops, on any day of the est light possible. Kringle Candles week. Your purchase will help lo- are offered in a variety of scents and cal organizations to continue their sizes from tealights good works, and you will have the ($6.95) to large jar satisfaction of knowing you pur- candles ($22.95).

Historically inchased locally. spired tiles by At the Norman Bird Screencraft are Sanctuary’s Barn Owl offered in trivets Shop there is great ($42.95), sets of news for all bird enfour coasters thusiasts! The Na($12.95) with tional Audubon a thin layer Society has of cork on partnered with the bottom Wild Republic of each coaster or a tile 1777 to create a line map clock with free-moving of realistic-lookhands ($54.95). ing plush beanbag For the book-lover on your list; birds. When squeezed, check out “ What Would Jackie Do? they make an authentic An Inspired Guide to Distinctive sound, further adding Living” by Shelly Branch and Sue to the realism of these Callaway, hardcover ($22.50). plush toys. The owl and turkey ($6.95 each) are among the Among the many unique gifts dozens of choices at the Sanctuary.

Wildlife puppets by Folkmanis you can find in the shop at the are gifts that encourages imagina- Sachuest National Wildlife Reftive, open-ended play. Finger pup- uge in Middletown are unremarkpets (starting at $6.50) and larger able looking rocks called geodes opossum, beaver and chickens with ($4.50). What is remarkable about movable mouths and paws will pro- them, however, is that, inside, they

are lined with crystals. Smash one, and see!

Also at SNWR, you can find sticker books ($3.95 and up) for kids, filled with stickers of insects and all kinds of other wildlife for hours of educational fun.

Dog-sculpture bookends are for sale in the NRF Museum Store.

Cranberry scented Kringle Jar Candles and Screencraft tiles available at the Brick Market Museum Gift Shop.

How about a bright red SNWR sweatshirt for a holiday gift? Normally $26, red sweats are now on sale for just $16.

Wearing them, or giving them, you can feel warm because all monies from all gift shop sales go toward paying the salaries of refuge guides.

Doris Duke would be proud of the items offered at the NRF Museum Store on Thames Street across from her Whitehorne House restoration. Her love of animals is shown by the numerous canine-inspired gift items; Labrador bookends ($56), handtufted Lab pillows ($75). Scarves for ladies $17.99 up and a special peacock scarf at $32.95. The store signature item is the 17-inch cotton twill pillows embroidered with “My decision is maybe and that’s final.

—DD” With a nod to our seaside heritage, ox-bone tiled scrimshaw boxes are offered at $19.99-$48.

Perhaps even more beloved are a few hand-crafted pieces of doll furniture by her long-time Rough Point caretaker and estate manager, Phil Mello. (Starting at $60) *Insider tip – a 20 percent off sale is in progress.

Getting ready to decorate or entertain for the holidays? The Preservation Society Mansion Gift Store may have just the special item you’re looking for: The Court Jester Santa Claus Ornament ($16.95) will add a touch of elegance to any tree and a light blue, shell encrusted stocking ($24) will add a nautical touch to any mantle. With the largest selection of Mariposa home and tableware in the area, you can

stoppers ($23), napkin holder with weight ($44) or cheese spreaders. *Insider tip – the pair of imported RAZ reindeer ($48 for both) is the hottest seller.

In addition to the store on Bannister’s Wharf, shoppers can also purchase items from the man-

The turkey and owl are among the Wild Republic backyard birds collection available at the Norman Bird Sanctuary.

find a full line of accessories from the America’s Cup nautical line or the hospitality pineapples; bottle

sions shops at The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff, and The Elms.

Buy a piece of history — vintage, 10-inch aluminum marquee letters from the Jane Pickens Theater are available for gift giving at $20 each.

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Ribbon Cutting on Washington Square

By Tom Shevlin NEWPORT – A day that always seemed a long way off suddenly arrived on Friday, as state and local leaders huddled outside the historic Colony House to formally re-dedicate Washington Square.

“It’s about time,” declared Mayor Stephen C. Waluk, joyfully. “It’s about time we’re here to gather as a community and celebrate Washington Square.”

Fifteen years in the making, the improvements to the square have been a near constant focus for Lillian Dick. As a founding member of

the Washington Square Advisory Commission and a tireless proponent for reinvigorating the city’s historic town center, Dick led the assemblage of just over 40 community members in thanking all those involved and pledging that there is still more work to be done.

“It is incredible that this space was granted to Newport in the 1660s by Charles II…And it is amazing to think that it is still here,” she said.

“Most cities and towns have obliterated their town commons by putting in a rotary, and in the center of that rotary is usually a little

PELL CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 rious blow to the School Committee’s effort to construct a new central elementary school in the city’s North End. School Committee members voted to accept Winikur’s departure “with regret” by a vote of 7-0 during a meeting on Thursday.

Reflecting on his experience with SBS, Committee member Robert J. Leary said that while Winikur performed well at first, “I lost trust and faith in him…and when you lose that, it’s hard to get it back.”

Committeewoman Jo Eva Gaines added that her concern centered on what impact the departure would have on the process moving forward.

That was a feeling shared by Ambrogi, who wrote in a memo to committee members, “I remain [concerned] that their departure at this juncture will have significant consequences in the construction schedule.”

But it appears that the setback

suffered when the bids came in were insurmountable for the company.

“It is quite clear that (sic) outside construction cost estimator’s significant inaccuracies and the resultant bids received have contributed to a climate of acrimony in the community that would perhaps be easier to navigate independently,” Winikur wrote.

“Therefore, if the School Committee believes it is in their best interest to retain the services of another project management commissioning firm then SBS will step aside and create as seamless and rapid a transition as possible.”

Under the agreement, SBS will be compensated for all services rendered through the date of the letter.

In a separate action, School Committee members voted to issue a new request for qualifications for a replacement owner’s representative.

token staute or a token fountain and that’s the center of town, and people can only enjoy it by going around it with their cars. Or else it becomes a parking lot or even a mall. But Newport still has the real thing.”

Envisioning sidewalk cafes at Yesterday’s and Ocean Coffee Roasters, Waluk said that the improvements to the square are something that the entire city should be proud of, and celebrate.

“This is a place…that people went through,” he said. “We want this to be a place where people come.”

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Queen Anne Square Workshop The Council has scheduled a workshop regarding the NRF plan for Queen Anne Square on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The public is invited to attend. As of the printing of this issue, Wed., Nov. 23, NRF plans had not yet been received by the city.

Met School Recognized Students and faculty of the Met School were recently presented with a Good Citizenship Award by the Aquidneck Island Watershed Council for their ongoing efforts to ensure a clean, safe water supply on the island. They have been testing water for three years and recently enlarged their study of the Bailey Brook Watershed from a single test site at the Aquidneck Shopping Center to include several key locations on the island. The school was also presented with a cash award from the Brown Trust through the Rhode Island Foundation.

Watershed Council Recognizes Environmental Groups The Aquidneck Island Watershed Council presented the Aquidneck Island Land Trust and Clean Ocean Access with Good Citizenship Awards at a forum held Saturday, Nov. 19.

The Aquidneck Island Land Trust was honored for its efforts to preserve open space, farmland, and wooded acreage and for converting conserved land into green passive recreation areas.

The group was also lauded for preserving critical lands in the watershed that provides the island’s drinking water supply, especially the recent preservation of the headwaters of Paradise Brook and Little Creek.

Clean Ocean Access (COA) was presented an award for spearheading efforts to increase ocean water testing and encouraging the sport of surfing. Their coastal cleanup and public tester programs have resulted in increased participation by students and residents in monitoring the cleanliness of the ocean and bay.

Grants Awarded for Kingscote Restoration The Preservation Society of Newport County recently received a $15,000 matching grant from The 1772 Foundation to purchase copper for the restoration of the roof at Kingscote. The roof work is part of a larger restoration of the property that is expected to take six years to complete, at a total cost of $1.3 million. Grants totaling more than $300,000 have been received from The Champlin Foundation, the RI Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, and the van Beuren Charitable Foundation.

Restoration work began last year on Kingscote’s exterior woodwork, dormers, windows and chimneys and is expected to be completed by next summer. The work on the roof will begin at that time. The restoration is expected to be finished by 2015.

Fodor’s Award to Vanderbilt The travel guide, Fodor’s, recently announced its 2011 hotel award winners. Newport’s Vanderbilt Grace was among 14 internationally recognized for “Best Clubby Atmosphere.” Other winners in the category were the Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, D.C. and L’Hotel, Paris, France.

Trash Delay There will be no trash, recycling or yard waste collection on Thursday, Nov. 24, due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Collections normally scheduled in Newport for Nov. 24 and 25 will experience a one-day delay in trash collection.

Collections for Monday through Wednesday will not be affected by this holiday.

For What It’s Worth Hi Rico: A relative of mine from Fremont, Ohio received a desk from her Aunt who received it from the King family in East Orange, NJ as a gift. The King’s dealt in cotton and the thread industry and were good friends of the Carnegie family. Can you tell us when it was made and what it is worth?

— Charlie

Charlie: Your relative’s desk was made sometime between 1885 and 1910.

Probably mahogany and looks very well-constructed and decorated with the carved “North Wind” face on the front lid. Today the form is called a Governor Winthrop Desk, and prices vary depending on quality and design. This one is very attractive and should have a retail value in the $1,500 to $2,000 price range.

— Federico Santi, Partner, The Drawing Room Antiques (Free verbal appraisals are offered on Thursdays, from noon to 5 p.m., no appointment necessary.)

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Pennfield Open House The Pennfield School will hold an open house Friday, Dec. 2 from 8 – 10 a.m. at the school, 110 Sandy Point Ave., Portsmouth. The Pennfield School is an independent day school for nursery-8th grade. Visitors will attend a morning assembly, a discussion led by Head of the School, Rob Kelley, and 7th and 8th Grade Student Council Members, and then take tour with a current parent. Visit www.pennfield.org for information on the 5th and 6th grade Merit Scholarship exam and the admission and financial aid process. To RSVP, call 849-4646 or email kemory@pennfield.org.

Interweave Vigil Interweave, a network for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender persons, friends and allies at Channing Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church will hold a vigil on Sunday, Nov. 27 to remember Transgender victims who were killed because of their gender identity.

The first Transgender Day of Remembrance service to be held at Channing (TDOR) will include reading the names of some reported victims. The vigil will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Channing Church, 135 Pelham Street, Newport. All are invited to participate.

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A Memorial Tree Lighting Service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. at Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Rd., Portsmouth.

The event is sponsored by Hospice of Newport and Bristol Counties. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one in the last year, join by placing an ornament on the tree in their memory. For more information call 682-2100.

Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties is also presenting a public lecture “Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Yes, You Can!” later that day at Newport Public Library, Rotary Room, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, 849-2102 ext 21.

Scout Conservation Badge Offered Calling all Scouts — earn your wildlife conservation badge at Sachuest Point NWR Visitor Center.

On Tuesday, Nov. 29, 5:30 -7:30 p.m. a Wildlife Conservation employee will offer a program about endangered species and habitat management projects that protect our wildlife. Attendees will also learn about the National Wildlife Refuge System. Space is limited, call Sarah Lang at the Sachuest Point NWR at 847-5511, ext. 203 to reserve a spot.

Richard Cambra and scholarship winner, Alyssa Clemente.

Salve Regina University senior and marketing major Alyssa Clemente received a scholarship from the National Contract Management Association, RI Chapter (NCMARI). It was the group’s first scholarship award. Clemente is president of the student-run Rhode Island Chapter of the American Marketing Association on campus and will continue her education at SRU in an MBA program.

NCMA RI is made up of various Rhode Island and Massachusetts defense related companies and other small businesses interested in doing business with the government, primarily the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport. Richard Cambra is President of NCMA RI and program manager at McLaughlin Research Corporation, Middletown.

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Newport Police Log Newport Fire Incident Run Report During the period from Monday, Nov. 7 to Monday, Nov. 14, the Newport Police Department responded to 522 calls. Of those, 135 were motor vehicle related; there were 101 motor vehicle violations issued and 34 accidents.

The police also responded to 13 incidents of vandalism, 6 noise complaints, 15 animal complaints, and 16 home/ business alarm calls. Officers conducted 15 school security checks (7-Triplett, 2-Rogers, 2-Underwood, 2-Thompson, 1-Cranston-Calvert, 1-MET) They transported 5 prisoners, provided escort for 3 funerals and recorded 6 instances of assisting other agencies and 6 instances of assisting other police departments and 8 private tows were recorded. Police also responded to 2 suicide calls and found 1 dead body.

In addition, 28 arrests were made for the following violations: n Eight arrests were made for simple assault. n Five arrests were made for driving with a revoked or suspended license. n Three arrests were made for viloating a no contact order. n Two arrests were made for manufacturing/possession with intent to deliver narcotics. n Two arrests were made for larceny. n One arrest was made for an outstanding warrant. n One arrest was made for vandalism. n One arrest was made for DUI. n One arrest was made for disorderly conduct. n One arrest was made for receiving stolen goods. n One arrest was made for writing fraudulent checks. n One arrest was made for trespassing. n One arrest was made for breaking & entering.

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Open Gym at the Hut The City of Newport Recreation Department recently announced that starting Thursday, Dec. 1, there will be open gym time for preschoolers and adults. Preschool open gym will from Dec. to early April. The Hut gym will be open Mondays and Thursdays from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for children up to age 5 to run around and play. There will not be any organized programs during those times. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. The cost is $5 per family per day, with multi-visit punch cards available for purchase in advance.

The Adult Walking Program will also begin on Thursday, Dec. 1 and will be held Monday through Fridays from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. A buddy system is encouraged for fun and safety, but not required. One mile can be completed by walking around the gym floor 16 laps. The fee is $1 per visit or a punch card.

Contact the Hut for more information at 845-5800.

Community Luncheon On Saturday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m., a community luncheon will be held at the Community Baptist Church Annex, 40 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. where those in attendance will learn about the mission and goals of Turning Around Ministries.

TAM is a faith-based community outreach program designed to offer after-care services to previously incarcerated persons who are returning to Newport County from the RI Adult Correctional Institute.

The lunch is free, and reservations can be made by calling Cheryl Robinson at 846-8264.

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During the period from Monday, Nov. 14 to Monday, Nov. 21, the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 116 calls. Of those, 66 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 61 patients being transported to the hospital.

Fire apparatus was used for 107 responses, including the following situations: 1 - Grass/mulch fire 1 – Gas/flammable liquid spill 1 – Watercraft rescue 1 – Search for person in water 5 – Detector activation (no fire – unintentional) 5 – Fire Alarms (malfunctions) 2 – Fire Alarms (unintentional) 3 – Motor vehicle accidents 62 – Assists with medical rescues or EMS calls In the category of fire prevention; the department performed 11smoke alarm inspections for house sale, 13 life safety inspections and provided 5 fire system plan reviews.

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Getting in the “Spirit” n Child & Family is coordinating the Adopt-A-Family program for families in need. Donors are matched with the size of family you or your organization, feel you can support. You provide toys and gifts for children. In many cases these will be the only holiday gifts that they receive. A “wish list” is provided and you shop for the child or children with whom you are matched. Monetary donations or gift certificates that can be used for the children is also greatly appreciated.

E-mail Landa Patterson at lpatterson@childandfamilyri.com or call her at 848-4210 to find out more about the program and to sign up to participate. n Hasbro is also accepting donations of new and unwrapped toddler board books, CDs and DVDs (must be non-violent), iPODs, Sesame Street games and toys, arts & crafts kits, New England sports team clothing, and gift certificates for Showcase Cinemas, Barnes and Noble, Old Navy, Sports Authority, Wal-Mart, Target, Bath & Body Works, Toys ‘R Us, IMAX and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Hasbro is only allowed to accept the gifts mentioned.

Donations will be accepted until on Dec. 22 at the Jamestown Teen Center. For more information about teen center activities and how to get involved, contact Debbie at 423-7261. n The 15th Annual Buy Nothing Day Winter Coat Exchange will take place on Friday, Nov. 25 at six Rhode Island locations. In Newport, coats can be donated at the St. Paul’s Church, 12 Marlborough St.

(Left to right) David C. Brown, Seamen’s Church Institute board president, Ian Larcom, scholarship recipient, and George Crowninshield, scholarship committee chair.

The Seamen’s Church Institute of Newport has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Ian A. Larcom of Middletown to support his studies at the Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine. Larcom began his studies in September, majoring in marine transportation. His goal is to one day serve as captain of the biggest boats on the world’s waters.

“The Leonard W. Hayward Memorial Scholarship has been established through the Seamen’s Church Institute to support students of all ages who are preparing for employment in the maritime occupations,” explains Seamen’s board member and scholarship chairman George Crowninshield.

For more information about the services of Seamen’s Church Institute of Newport, or its scholarship program, contact John Feld at 847-4260.

Dog Training Open House at Potter Has your dog forgotten some of his manners – or maybe never learned them? With guests coming for the holidays, maybe you want to brush up on your dog’s skills, such as not jumping up on visitors, not begging (or snatching food), and just generally being a good canine host.

Just in time, the Potter League is offering a free open house on Saturday, Dec. 3 from noon to 4 p.m. at its location at 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown. Come and see demonstrations of agility and Doggy-O Dog Sport classes. Meet Potter’s professional dog trainers and get hands-on dog-training tips.

In addition, there will be door prizes and a drawing for a free dogtraining class for you and your dog.

Information will be available about Potter’s class offerings for all ages, sizes and breeds.

For information about the League and its programs, call 846-8276 or visit www.potterleague.org.

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EDITORIAL This Season, Let’s Shop Locally Once again, the holiday shopping season is upon us. On Friday, brick and mortar retailers will celebrate their annual “Black Friday” rush. On Monday, online destinations will brace for “Cyber Monday.”

And while for some, the thought of camping out in tents in front of the XYZ mega-chain store may seem oddly compelling, we suggest taking a slightly different tack this season.

On Saturday, small businesses across the country will be asking their customers to shop locally in the second annual “Small Business Saturday.”

As a small business supported by small businesses, we naturally feel strongly about supporting the merchants and restaurants whose ads you’ll find in these pages.

In the coming weeks, much will be made of how well national retailers fared during the early hours of the holiday season. But unless you ask them directly, you’re likely not to hear much about how your local store owners are doing.

To be sure, these are trying times. And though consumers might be inclined to head for the Big Box store in search of the “best deal,” you might be surprised with what you can find when you shop locally.

From handmade jewelry and original artwork to restaurant gift cards, clothing, and antiques, you might also be surprised by how much you can save by shopping at locally-owned businesses.

To put it simply, when you shop locally, you’re investing in our community, in our neighbors, and in ourselves.

Several recent studies have shown that for every dollar you spend at an independent, locally owned business, twice as much goes back into the local economy than if you were to shop at a national chain store.

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be showcasing locally available gift ideas from just some of the Island’s small businesses.

The feature is by no means meant to be definitive, but rather a sampling and, indeed, a celebration of our locally-owned businesses.

At its heart, a newspaper serves as a kind of conduit to the community. At its best, it can help build a sense of community.

Nothing, however, can substitute for the people who make up that community. In most cases, the shop owners who hang their signs out for business each day are not only part of the community, but they also help give that community its character.

What was not too long ago celebrated as the season of giving has somehow become the season of the Big Box stores.

This year, let’s make it a season in which we celebrate our Island, its people, and its small businesses.

Do or Don’t, I Don’t Care To the Editor; I recently received an officiallooking letter pointing out that no decision can be made on the proposal to revamp Queen Anne Square until every single adult citizen of Newport has publicly stated their position, and reminding me that I have not yet weighed in. I don’t want to hold up the process, so here is my opinion: I don’t care. I am neutral—on the fence—in the middle of the road. Words cannot describe the depth of my indifference.

I am fine with QAS just the way it is, although I recognize that a bit of sprucing up would do no harm. And if a wealthy, non-profit group wants to pay for a project that will improve the appearance and functionality of a public space,

while also putting some people to work, then why not? As for Maya Lin’s proposed design, I am not in love with it, but I could live with it. I am certain that if the design is implemented, and thirty years hence somebody wants to revamp the park again, there will be just as much clucking and flapping of wings as there is now.

I am also certain that as long as the important and would-be important people in Newport continue their laser focus on the tourist district, then my own neighborhood can continue to enjoy benign neglect—safe from the attentions of self-appointed arbiters, self-serving entrepreneurs, and harrumphing commissioners.

Rolland Everitt Sheffield Ave., Newport

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Maya Lin Deserves More Respect I’m sure you are all aware of the controversy surrounding the Newport Restoration Foundation’s plans for renovating Queen Anne Square with a design by Maya Lin. I attended the last council meeting concerning this issue and I was shocked at what I witnessed there.

The disrespect shown to Maya Lin, the creator of the Viet Nam War Memorial and one of the top public space designers of our time, was appalling. It made me realize that someone has to get up and take a stand and find the people who want a work by Ms. Lin in Newport.

My goal is to try to show locals who are on the fence about it that having a park designed by Maya Lin will add tremendously to the Newport landscape, not just in our lifetime, but, for future generations to come.

I believe that the Maya Lin project proposed by the Newport Restoration Foundation is one of the best things to come along in Newport in a very long time. The fact that our tax dollars don’t have to pay for it makes it even better. Queen Anne Square is presently not a “park” at all but more of a walk-through and a place for dogs to unload.

I had a chance to speak to Bart Dunbar of Bowen’s Wharf, who was in Queen Anne Square the day Doris was “designing.” It was all pretty much “off the cuff” and apparently she’d point at areas and say things like: “try that there” with really no plan. Most of the beds at the bottom of the park had to be removed and the one bed left is full of weeds.

A revised Queen Anne Square designed by Maya Lin will change Newport for the better, and help to keep us on the map as a world-class destination. It will also give tourists a place to take a break.

Maya Lin is pretty much the biggest name out there when it comes to designing public spaces. Her resume includes the very powerful Viet Nam War Memorial. There was a lot of controversy surrounding that piece before it was built. Her resume could fill a book (Google Maya Lin). She’s been awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor and was on the selection committee for the World Trade Center site Memorial. I’ve been following her work for years and it never ceases to both inspire and amaze me.

What makes her work so fantastic is that it’s always interactive

Lin’s Park is Truer to Past To the Editor; Tom Shevlin’s report on the informal discussion of the Queen Anne Square project at the November 15th meeting of the Historic District Commission was refreshing in that it contained a rare discussion of this contested subject that focused on the content and the meaning of the plan.

We were particularly struck by Mary Jo Valdes’ comment that “Doris Duke’s plan was that we had a typical New England town green sitting in front of Trinity Church,” and that “not only is the square an historical fiction, so too is the impression that it carries – that Newport would have a ‘town center’ in front of one particular religious institution.”

It appears to us that the Maya Lin design—however “contrived” it might be—addresses that very issue. As Valdes noted, Newport had no typical New England town square because it had no established church, having been “founded on religious tolerance and equality.” The Lin design seems to us to express this historical reality very well and captures the essence

of what made 17th and 18th century Newport so remarkable in that period: its varied religious institutions were surrounded by and embedded in the social, political, economic and family life of the community, not physically set apart from it.

Thus, the current design of Queen Anne Square is the true “contrived” history. And what some refer to as “ghost foundations” are a wholly appropriate form of homage to Newport’s unique past. With Lin’s work in place, accompanied by incisive interpretive signage, the park can provide a series of teachable moments and connect 21stcentury Newport residents and visitors alike to the central element of our city’s history and character.

From the first, Newport did not just accept difference grudgingly but embraced it enthusiastically. This is a lesson that the world even today—maybe especially today— would do well to learn from us and that we would do well to remember as we consider the merits of this intriguing opportunity.

Jo and Ken Yellis Gibbs Ave., Newport

and multi-dimensional, incorporating the public into some personal identification with the space itself.

Her instincts guide her designs to reach out to the human condition and her work is always thought provoking. She takes every project to heart.

Some of the most important American architects and landscape designers are represented here in Newport: Trumbauer (Elms); Richard Morris Hunt (Breakers); Beatrix Ferrand (Land’s End); Olmsted Bros.

(Washington Sq.); and Alexander Jackson Davis (Malbone House); among others.

Please, dear God, let me walk down Thames St. one day and be able to say, “Maya Lin designed that park.” And please let future generations of Newporters be able to say the same thing! I don’t think the Doris Duke Monument Foundation would have funded this project, nor would the Newport Restoration Foundation have presented it, if it didn’t fit into the spirit of Doris Duke’s legacy.

Michael Walsh Newport

Thanks for Fun Read To the Editor; What fun to read Jack Kelly’s piece on his wild turkey adventure. It was nice to read about some ruffled feathers that have nothing to do with Queen Anne Square! The picture of the irate Tom turkey was wonderful.

Mary Weston Newport

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MORE LETTERS NRF Plan is Fictitious Farce To the Editor; #1. It is a Fiction to say that IF the City does not accept this so-called ‘Gift,’ the donors will never give to Newport again! These benevolent donors and their families have given to worthy Newport causes for generations. #2. It is a Fiction to say that “This is a $4million gift to the City,” how can we turn down such a Gift?” It is NOT a Gift, but a precedent-setting THREAT to the city’s historic legacy by placing fake Disneyworld-like building foundations in the very middle of a City of authentic, historical properties! #3. It is a Fiction that a proposed $500k+ Endowment Fund is sufficient for even a partial maintenance Endowment, it generates $15,000 per year, or $288/ week, hardly enough for a person to pick up the odd leaf, ice cream wrapper, twigs, and coke can, thrice

each week. #4. It is a Fiction that Maya Lin is designing a great and creative project, which will shower its glory on Newport. We all know the concept is not original, and that it did not work as a park in Ohio. #5. It is a Fiction for a professional design team to suggest stonedust as ground-cover, providing no handicap accessibility, and suggesting seating on cold stone walls in our New England climate. #6. It is a Fiction that NRF or Doris Duke ever owned QAS land.

Since 1981, it has been owned by taxpayers, transferred by the Redevelopment Agency. Taxpayers deserve to review the project properly, yet, NRF Director Roos, after one workshop, announced“the time for public input is over.” Councilman McLaughlin has organized another workshop Dec.7th. Interestingly, Mayor Waluk wants to vote on

this contentious issue on Dec. 14th, mid-holidays, while Newporters and snowbirds are away. #7. It is a Fiction for no one knows very much about this project; there are no details, budgets, construction estimates, nothing of substance to mull over. There is really nothing to the proposal except three fake building foundations, so remove them and nothing is left (and, no battle), but why the millions? #8. It is a Fiction to call Maya Lin’s NRF Earthwork Installation Proposal a ‘Monument’, that moniker is a misnomer…in fact, if public opinion means anything, the project itself is A Total Fiction.

Laurence S. Cutler, Chairman & CEO, National Museum of American Illustration, Vernon Court, Bellevue Ave.

OPINION Skeptics Warming to Climate Change

By Chip Young Warren Buffett wants to be taxed more? A Koch brothers-funded global warming skeptic says he now believes in climate change?

What’s this world coming to?

Physicist Richard Muller recently announced that after a study he conducted that was financed in part by the renowned global warming denial warriors, Charles and David Koch, he had done a 180 on climatechange, and now believes that the world is warming at an alarming rate. That now puts him in agreement with the overwhelming majority of respected scientists worldwide who came to that conclusion long ago in saying that global warming was indeed taking place, and just last week warned of future increases in extreme weather such as floods and droughts.

“The skeptics raised valid points and everybody should have been a skeptic two years ago,” Muller told the Associated Press. “And now we have confidence that the temperature rise that had previously been reported had been done without bias.” Gosh, thanks Mr. Muller.

The accusations that came out of the notorious “Climategate” affair a few years back that involved

the hacking of scientists’ e-mails to show that they had been cooking the books on warming all these years, prompted Muller’s review.

That the Muller study was done with the support of a foundation run by the oil industry billionaire Koch brothers, whose business interests are served by having the public’s head in the sand over climate change, raised eyebrows (if not awareness) everywhere.”

Climate change skeptics have for years fed off of simple notions and misdirections like the fact that you spent a good deal of the winter shoveling snow means the climate can’t possibly be warming. It totally misses the distinction between “weather” and “climate.”

Weather is what you see when you look out your kitchen window in the morning to determine what the conditions are that day, and do you need a to wear sweater or a swimsuit. Climate is what you have after you have looked out that kitchen window every day for 20 years and logged the results.

This lack of understanding of that critical difference is what allows skeptics to trash good science.

“Scientists can’t predict what’s going to happen,” is that side’s distorted battle cry. No, they can’t, and

they would be the first to tell you that. But when they make projections about the way the world is headed, it is not based on guesswork. Instead, it is founded on hundreds of years of concrete scientific data. That’s a fairly reliable basis for making a decision on what we face weather-wise in the future, and why the vast majority of the world’s best minds on this topic have declared the evidence of climate change occurring to be “unequivocal.”

It is easy to beat up on scientists. (Roll over, Galileo.) Caricature such as those in The Big Bang Theory and Frankenstein (and Young Frankenstein) movies make for easy pickings. Led most visibly by the Republican Party, the attacks on members of this community have now descended to the level of street thuggery; where people who cite scientific evidence are bullied and abused in the same way neighborhood kids who actually go to school to learn get pounded on by the dropouts for trying to “get smart.”

I work with scientists all the time.

“Rash” and “risky” aren’t words I would apply to them, especially

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Naval Community Briefs Base access requirements change

Choristers Christmas Concert

Requirements for base access by non-DoD affiliated personnel seeking admittance to Naval Station Newport will change effective Dec.1. All non-affiliated guests must be escorted by an authorized patron or undergo security verification five days prior to access. Guests need to submit name, birth date, social security number and contact information to the Pass and ID Office at least five working days in advance of visit. For more information, contact 841-3126 or Newport.

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The Newport Navy Choristers will present “Christmas in Song” on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Lucy’s Church. The annual concert is a mix of traditional and contemporary holiday favorites and is under the direction of Joanne Loewenthal. The event will benefit Christmas in Newport. Tickets will be available at the door and cost $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and children, with a maximum of $20 per family.

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Family Fun MWR will host Holiday Family Fun Nights at Gym 109 on Friday, Dec. 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

All hands with base access are invited to attend. Holiday activities include arts and crafts, bouncies, and pictures with Santa. Concessions will be available. The fee is $1 per person. For more information, call 841-3127.

Letters from Santa Base personnel can arrange to have a personal letter from Santa sent to their children. Stop by the front desk at Gym 109 and provide the child’s name and other information needed to customize the letter (teacher’s name, gift wish, names of siblings, pets, likes or dislikes, etc.). Get your information in early. The fee is $1 per letter. Requests will not be accepted after Friday, Dec. 9. For more information, call 841-3154.

NUWC Retiree Luncheon The next NUWC retiree luncheon will be Wednesday, Dec. 7 at McGovern’s Family Restaurant, 310 Shove Street, Fall River, Mass, at noon. The cost is $16 and reservations are not required. Door prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact Jean Sherman at 8465146 or Bev Ferris at 846-4292.

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U.S. Naval War College Graduation Thirty-three College of Naval Warfare graduates received Master of Arts degrees in National Security and Strategic Studies during recent commencement exercises at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC).

The graduates studied Joint Military Operations, Strategy and Policy, and National Security Affairs. Their coursework was complemented by an electives program that provided opportunities to explore subjects of interest not included in the core curriculum. The senior-level curriculum prepares students to assume key positions of command and staff and to build an intellectual foundation for future assignments as flag and general officers.

The President’s Honor Graduate Award was presented to Navy Capt.

Erik Wright. Wright, along with Cmdr. Justin Shineman, graduated with highest distinction honors.

Professor John Maurer, Chairman of NWC’s Strategy and Policy Department, delivered the graduation address.

Rear Adm. John Christenson, President of the U.S. Naval War College, presents the President’s Honor Graduate Award to Navy Capt. Erik Wright during recent graduation ceremonies at the NWC. In addition to graduating with highest distinction, Wright was active as a basketball coach at Cluny School and Newport YMCA. (U.S. NWC photo by Joseph Quinn)

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Committee Votes to Retain Bridge

By Meg O’Neil The Pell Building Committee voted on Monday, Nov. 21 to adopt three more recommended adjustments to the construction of the new Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School. The proposals, which are expected to yield an estimated $90,000 in savings, are the latest in a series of cost-saving amendments for the $30 million school.

Spared in the cuts was a proposal for a second-story bridge, which though required by code, had become a sticking point for some.

The elimination of the soccer field goals and fencing across from the school entrance, creating a general play field, was the first recommendation from HMFH architect Laura Wernick. The committee also pointed out that there is a large park down the street from the future school building that has adequate soccer facilities.

The Building Committee was in agreement that the soccer field was not a part of the original design of the school and the change would shave $20,000 off construction costs.

Secondly, Wernick said that adding two skylights to the gymnasium, and making the roof flat instead of sloped would save nearly $45,000. Concerns were raised that a flat roof would not be able to support the snow and rain loads that are customary in New England.

However, Wernick said that all roofs are designed with a slight pitch that ensures proper drainage.

Lastly, the committee voted to change the concrete flooring at

the entrance of the school to vinyl flooring, a move that would save $23,000.

School Committee member Thomas Phelan questioned whether the recommended cost savings would cause for additional maintenance expenses in the future: “We’re making cuts here that in the long term could be more costly.”

Paul Fagan, who manages the city’s school properties, said that the available operational funds of the current four elementary schools would be combined into one large fund when the Pell School opens, and would be used to help cover the cost of maintenance.

With those changes approved, the result boosts the total construction cost savings to nearly $2.8 million.

Building Committee member and Cranston-Calvert Elementary Principal Jennifer Booth welcomed the changes: “The more we can cut on the outside, the more we can save on the inside.”

The most discussion of the evening went towards the possibility of eliminating the planned bridge from the second floor of the Lower School; a cost savings of $55,000.

The bridge was designed by HMFH to be used in case of emergency situations that would allow students to exit the building at grade-level.

If the bridge were to be taken out of the school plan, a second staircase would be added.

Helping to weigh the pros and cons of the bridge versus the second staircase was Fire Marshal Wayne Clark, who offered his personal opinion: “I don’t want anything that doesn’t meet the code,”

Clark said. He added that cost doesn’t come into play where fire safety is concerned.

“It would meet the code with a bridge, and it would meet code without the bridge,” he said. “If I were to pick between the two … I would tend to the side of keeping the bridge.”

Clark explained that the bridge eliminates tripping hazards that could arise if two sets of stairs were present, as well as providing easier means of exit for handicapped students in wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches. “You’re on a level playing field with the bridge. It also increases the amount of students at a given time that can evacuate the building,” he said.

This solidified the vote for several members of the Building, including Superintendent John Ambrogi, who said, “Quite honestly, I don’t want to be second-guessing the recommendation of the Fire Marshal.”

The Building Committee ultimately voted 8 – 2 to recommend that the School Committee to keep the bridge and one convenience staircase.

With the recommended changes being passed on to the School Committee, Wernick said she believed the new cost estimate would be done by around Christmas, and a bid award would occur around mid-February.

Ambrogi said, “We can get this going with a March 1 shovel in the ground.”

The Building Committee scheduled their next meeting for Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 4:30 p.m.

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“When I first walked in here…I couldn’t believe how open it was,” she says.

While the screen that sits on the stage is stationary, with a little community support, Staab believes the theater could install an aluminum frame that could be raised and lowered, opening up the theater for an array of live performances.

For now, though, she’s focused on the heat. That, too, should yield exciting returns, she says.

The old system, she says, ran at only 40 percent efficiency. Last year, that translated into a $20,000 heating oil bill. And though it’s too soon to tell what this year’s costs will be, it’s safe to say that the theater stands to save significantly.

The effort was capped off by the removal of the old furnace, which had to be taken out in sections, cutting it up “like a loaf of bread,” according to Hugo Cabral also of RB Queern & Co., the firm hired to install the new system.

As Staab points out, none of it would have been possible without the community’s support; a good portion of the system was paid for following a series of fund-raisers at the theater last fall.

Built in 1834 as the Zion Episcopal Church, the Pickens was one of Newport’s first Greek Revival buildings, designed by the well known architect Russell Warren. By 1919, the building was converted into a theater, known at the time as The Strand. It was renamed The Jane Pickens 32 years ago by the former owner Joe Jarvis.

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It was recently named to Yankee Magazine’s list of best theaters in New England, and is the only downtown movie theater in Newport.

And so, with Washington Square reborn, the timing of the improvements at the Pickens seem entirely fitting.

For Staab, however, there’s still more to do.

“We’ve got stuff to work on,” she says with a smile. “But this is a great first step.”

As for the blankets, which in the winter seem to have become synonymous with the theater, Staab says she plans on keeping them – she’s even looking for a sponsor whose name she says she would gladly embroider on each.

Think of it as another reason to take in a movie at the Pickens.

While the old furnace was dissected, the fan that helped heat the Jane Pickens Theater remains. It dates to somewhere around 1915.

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Harbor Center Sees Progress

41st Annual Christmas in ® Newport Kicks Off Dec. 1 That most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us, when our city glows with Christmas in Newport festivities. Founded by Ruth Myers in 1971, the month-long event boasts hundreds of public and private sector activities designed to celebrate non-noncommercial traditions of the holiday season. There is truly something for every taste – exciting events, every day, all over town.

Christmas in Newport literally begins with a bang, courtesy of the Newport Artillery Company, on Thursday, Dec. 1. The opening ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. in Washington Square with a proclamation from the mayor, tree lighting, the cannon salute, and live entertainment.

The opening evening offers other free family events. The Newport Historical Society invites all to visit the Colony House from 5 to 6 p.m., prior to the opening ceremony.

“Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer” will be shown at the Jane Pickens Theater at 5:30 p.m. and the first 60 moviegoers will also receive free reindeer noses. The Newport Pub-

lic Library will present a reading and performance of “A Christmas Carol,” by actor Robb Dimmick, at 7 p.m.

Christmas in Newport focuses on family-friendly celebrations and offers a wide variety of musical, historical and arts events, combined with just enough Santa to put sparkle in the little ones’ eyes. In a community collaboration, only clear bulbs illuminate the scenic harbor and wharves, the restored colonials of the Point and Historic Hill sections, and the splendor of Bellevue Avenue, simulating the candlelight of bygone days.

Although the celebration is one month long, the event takes all year to plan. Christmas in Newport is staffed by a volunteer base that exceeds 1500 and raises thousands of dollars each year for area charities. In keeping with the true spirit of the season, all programming is free of charge or benefits a nonprofit institution.

For more information about Christmas in Newport, call the hot line at (401) 849-6454, or visit www.ChristmasinNewport.org.

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Eat Local, Eat Lobster for the Holidays As supermarket shelves become heavy with canned pumpkin, cranberry sauce and boxed stuffing, mid-Atlantic corporations like Butterball and Perdue get ready to rake in the cash.

But for the holidays, consider putting something different at the center of your table, something quintessentially Newport, fresh, locally-caught and … red.

“Lobstering is a more than just a summer fishery, and lots of people don’t know that,” says Dave Spencer, a life-long fisherman and manager of the cooperative Newport Lobster Shack. “We have lots of fresh lobsters coming into the shack from Thanksgiving all the way to New Year’s. But people aren’t thinking about lobster in November.”

“The Shack is the non-profit cooperative built in 2009 by the Fishermen of Newport Association. It sits on the commercial pier at the end of Long Wharf, filled on any given day with up to 1200 pounds of the freshest lobster anywhere.

“Shack” lobsters are not subject to retailer mark-up, making them consistently cost less per pound than elsewhere. The average length of time that a “shack” lobster is out of the ocean before it is purchased is about 48 hours, compared to weeks at a supermarket.

“This time of year, turkey kills

us. It would be great if the lobsters were hungry for bait at the same time of year that Newport was hungry for lobsters. Believe me, I really wish it worked like that,” says Spencer. “This time of year especially, we wish folks thought of lobster as less of a treat. You do not always need to be dipping it in butter at a picnic table! Lobster mac and cheese, lobster salad, lobster bisque, and lobster stuffing are all delicious, and the low fall and winter prices make it pretty affordable.”

Spencer and his peers hope that, as the trend towards eating local continues, Newporters remember that in a town surrounded by the ocean, local means seafood.

For Newport’s fishing fleet to survive, fresh-caught items like lobster need to be on Newporter’s plates year-round. To further his cause, this time of year, Spencer offers to share his recipe for “Newport Lobster Stuffing,” with anyone who will listen. “Lobsters were served at the first Thanksgiving,” he adds. “I’m just saying.”

The Newport Lobster Shack Cooperative is open from 1 – 5 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Extended holiday hours are announced on its “Newport Lobster Shack,” Facebook page.

NEWPORT – The group charged with overseeing the progress at the Lower Thames Street Harbor Center was given an update on Tuesday by city staff, who reported that progress is being made on the project.

City Planner Andrew DeIonno told members of the ad-hoc Harbor Center Working Group that he’s been working with the contractor on a revised project timeline, which currently shows a completion date by the end of April.

Work on the center, which the city is hoping will become a magnet for visiting boaters, has been riddled by setbacks. But at this point, DeIonno reported that the contractor is “firing on all cylinders.”

In the last several weeks, perimeter drains have been installed and crews are preparing the space for the installation of the concrete slab flooring.

City Councilor Henry F. Winthrop, who was asked to apply his extensive project management experience to the project, said that while an April completion date may be “conservative,” at this point, it’s important that the city be “as aggressive as possible” in pushing the project ahead.

City Manager Edward F. Lavallee agreed.

At this point, contractors are planning on installing the facility’s radiant heating system by the end of the month, and should begin erecting masonry partitions to frame out the space in the beginning of December.

Meanwhile, DeIonno said that a new request for proposals (RFP) was being issued on Wednesday for the installation of a new heating and air conditioning system.

The next meeting of the working group is planned for Dec. 13.

Record High Sale Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty announced the sale of 87 Shore Drive on Easton’s Point in Middletown.

The waterfront house with three additional lots sold for $4,512,500, making it the highest transaction on Easton’s Point and the second highest in Middletown this year to date. Brokerowner Paul A. Leys of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty represented the seller, and Teri Degnan of Keller Williams Realty was the co-broke agent.

The 10-year-old oceanfront contemporary, with views of Tuckerman’s Reef and Newport’s Historic Cliff Walk, was designed by awardwinning architect William Burgin.

The 3,560 square-foot residence features floor-to-ceiling windows, which disappear into the floor, and a dramatic open floor plan with a Calgary River–rock fireplace and custom-milled mahogany trim.

“The extraordinary and unique beachfront setting with ledge outcroppings provides fabulous swimming and magnificent sunsets over Easton’s Beach and Newport,” Leys said. “Our agency was also involved in two sales last month in the twoand-a-half million dollar range, both in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

These sales are justifiable proof that our local real estate market is beginning a long-awaited rebound.”

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Island Water Quality Discussed at Forum The third annual Water Quality forum sponsored by the Aquidneck Island Watershed Council was held Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Antone Center, Salve Regina University. Student testers from the Met School, Pennfield School and Norman Bird Sactuary displayed the results for the past year and conversations were quite lively among attendees.

David McLaughlin of Clean Ocean Access described his organization’s testing of key areas along the Newport coastline, graphically illustrating the peaking of bacterial pollution during the summer months. He described COA’s additional missions of cleaning the coastline and ensuring unimpaired access to the ocean.

McLaughlin also noted that the UV treatment facility at Easton Beach did not operate much outside the swimming season, so its measurable effective impact on cleaning storm water into Easton Bay is limited. It would be better, he said, to have the plant operable for a longer period in order to better learn its role in cleaning storm water.

Edward S. Clement of the Aquidneck Land Trust reviewed the Trust’s mission of preserving open spaces and farmlands. He explained that a recent study of land on the island was designed to rank those remaining vacant parcels of the island in terms of their importance in protecting the watershed andother criteria.

One example was the approximately 10-acre parcel off Mitchell ‘s Lane near Fayal Lane that contains the headwaters of Paradise Brook, a drinking water source that was recently protected by a conservation easement. That parcel was one of the highest-ranked in the

study. Other major efforts of the Trust were conservation of acreage affecting St. Mary’s and Sisson Ponds, both critical drinking water sources.

Dr. Jameson Chace, associate professor of biology at Salve, summarized the findings of eleven test sites on the island, performed by college and school students, as well as private citizens. Generally, the numbers of nitrogen, phosphates and e coli bacteria are higher than federal standards, and dissolved oxygen is too low during the peak warming months of the year. The results have been consistent over the years of testing, with little variation in results.

James H. Marshall, AIWC president, summarized the effects of development on the watershed, particularly Bailey Brook, the prime source of drinking water for about half the island. He noted the pollution sources are well known and would be relatively easy to cure.

One step would be to ban the use of chemical fertilizers on the island; another would be to offer incentives to homeowners to install rain gardens so that roof runoff goes into the ground rather than storm sewers. Another positive action would have Newport, Portsmouth, the RI Dept. of Transportation and the US Navy adopt the road salting system used by Middletown, thereby reducing the impact of road salt entering the storm drains and in many instances, the drinking water supply.

Dr. Chace noted the Bailey Brook riparian (protective) boundary should be greatly expanded and tree canopies along the brook increased, both for cooling effects and the benefits of naturally filtering surface water reaching the brook.

CLIMATE CONTINUED FROM PG. 7 when their reputations and professional careers are on the line. When a respectable scientist makes a public claim, it is worth taking it very seriously. When thousands make the exact same claim, you would be a damn fool not to.

That’s because scientists like Richard Muller, and those who he looked into, are already under the intense scrutiny of their colleagues.

If a scientist publicly declares (especially in a major media outlet), “Whales are large,” legions of his fellow experts will descend upon the statement like a horde of zombies with PhDs. Other academics, his or her colleagues, and even friends will tear it apart limb-from-limb in an attempt to find its flaws or outright falseness. It’s called “peer review,” but “pecking party” might be closer to reality.

The University of Rhode Island is fortunate enough to have one of the top — if not the best — hurricane experts in the world as one

of its professors. After the hurricanes and tornadoes that ravaged southern and Midwestern states this summer, I asked him if this was a sign of climate change. He chuckled like he was correcting an errant child, and told me, “No, we had this sort of thing back in Alabama in the 1930s.” Then he added, to paraphrase, “But we are going to see more of this. That is climate change.”

Now that is a pretty bold claim in some people’s eyes. But it is not rash.

It is not risky. Because he knows, after having his and others’ reasoning and facts picked apart by untold numbers in the scientific community, including Richard Muller, it is true. And so is climate change.

Buckle up.

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FROM THE GARDEN Cranberries Put the Red in the Holidays

By Cynthia Gibson What would Thanksgiving or a holiday dinner be without cranberries? For one thing, it wouldn’t include the color red! Thanksgiving is the great American “brown” meal. The turkey is brown to beige, the potatoes are either orange or white, gravy – of course – is brown.

Usually, there is something green that is overcooked. Thus, the cranberry is the jewel in the crown.

The story of the cranberry is quite lovely. Cranberries are one of three fruits native to America, the other two being Concord grapes and blueberries. The name cranberry is derived from the look of its blossom. They were originally called “craneberries.” The pink blossom of the cranberry flower, with its pointed yellow center, reminded the Pilgrims of the Sandhill crane. It was the Native American Indians, however, who first discovered the cranberry. They described it as a bitter, sour berry that makes one pucker up, but when mixed with venison or roasted birds, it is quite delicious.

Besides eating the sour berry, the cranberry juice makes a particularly bright red dye. When you boil cranberries, you can see how strong and rich the color is. Wool and cotton were dyed with this very red berry juice to produce colorful woven rugs. The dye was also used to make war paint.

The actual cultivation of the cranberry did not take place until the 1800s. For many years, cranberries were handpicked, boiled, and eaten. Since sugar was prized, only small amounts were added to sweeten the berries.

The farmers in the Northeast,

primarily in Massachusetts, discovered that cranberries were a tradable commodity to the whaling captains. The whalers would take on board their boats buckets of cranberries, as they prevented scurvy. Cranberries have a high concentration of Vitamin C. They are a fruit that can also be dried so as not to take up much room on board a whaling ship. This is a berry with a purpose.

Many believe that cranberries grow in water. They do not. The image of the two gents in the cranberry juice commercial, standing waist deep in water surrounded by cranberries, is misleading. Cranberries grow on vines, very low to the ground in damp marsh-like soil.

They really look like a tangle of red berries on very dark green leaves.

They are not easy to harvest – thus, the invention of the cranberry scoop. At a later point in history, the bogs were purposely flooded to make the ripe cranberries rise to the surface of the water where they would be easy to harvest. Scoops and special wooden rakes were used to corral the cranberries, and put them in baskets.

The berry is grown not just on Cape Cod, but also in the Pacific Northwest, New Jersey, and Wisconsin.

The cranberry is not only nutritious, it is also tasty. Whether you make your own cranberry sauce, or open up the traditional can of Ocean Spray cranberry jelly, the holidays would not be the same without this red berry.

Cranberries are not only great as a sauce or condiment, they are

also terrific in a salad, bread or dessert. Here are a few alternatives to insure that there is something red on your Thanksgiving table.

Cynthia Gibson is a gardener, food writer and painter. She gardens voraciously and tends her miniature orchard in Newport.

Tart Gourmet Cranberry Relish

Makes approximately three cups Ingredients: Two large navel oranges One cup sugar One teaspoon lemon juice Two teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger One bag of fresh cranberries Three twists freshly milled pepper

Peel and finely julienne one orange. Make sure the julienned peel is very, very thin.

Squeeze the juice from both oranges and set aside. Chop the ginger. In a saucepan, bring the sugar, lemon juice and ginger to a slow boil until it starts to caramelize or become straw-colored. Add the orange zest, and cook for only one minute longer, then add the cranberries, orange juice, and pepper. Cook the mixture until the cranberries start to pop and crack, or approximately 7-9 minutes. Do not overcook the berries, or they will become slushy. Place the contents in a lovely bowl to cool. Serve at room temperature.

Cranberry Madeira Sauce

Serves 6 This sauce may easily be the first runner-up to gravy. It is elegant, adds more flavor to a holiday meal, and is definitely red.

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Ingredients: One 12 oz. bag of fresh cranberries One half cup apple juice One half cup cranberry juice One half cup Madeira wine One quarter teaspoon powdered ginger

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Place all ingredients into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce the temperature to a simmer for at least one half hour or until all of the cranberries are thoroughly cooked and translucent. Have ready a large bowl and a strainer. Pour the berries into the strainer over the bowl, and press the cranberries with a wooden spoon against the side of the strainer. Discard the solids. A rich red, divine-smelling sauce should be the result. If you have cooked the berries a bit too long, and the consistency is too thick, add more chicken broth to thin. This recipe can be made and stored in advance for three days. However, the aroma wafting through your kitchen will almost make a three-day wait unbearable.

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Black & White Ball Raises Funds for Urban League The Urban League of Rhode Island’s 22nd Annual Black & White Ball was held on Saturday, Nov. 19, in two beautiful Newport locations.

A reception was hosted by Dr. Anthony J. Regine at the Edward King House, then guests moved to the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Goat Island for dinner and dancing.

Thanks to the talents of the beautiful co-hosts, guests were inspired to flex their philanthropic muscles raising enough to provide for 141 families during the Tuesday, Nov. 22 basket and turkey giveaway at the Urban League’s headquarters in Providence.

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“A 1730 Christmas”, will take place on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 2-4 p.m. at the Whitehall Museum House on 311 Berkeley Avenue in Middletown. The A-Flats, a young women’s a capella group from Aquidneck Island, will sing carols, and wassail will be served along with home-baked cookies. From 1729- 1731, Whitehall was the home of the philosopher and educator, Dean George Berkeley, who was known to write his sermons at Hanging Rock in Middletown. Berkeley later became Bishop of Cloyne in Ireland. After Berkeley lived at Whitehall, it had a history of various uses: teahouse, inn, coffee house and farm. This is a Christmas in Newport event and is sponsored by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the state of RI, whose mission is to preserve, maintain, and interpret the former home of Bishop Berkeley. No admittance fee, donations accepted. For more information, call 846-3116 or visit www.whitehallmuseumhouse.org.

Wednesday November 23

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Thursday November 24

Happy Thanksgiving NewportFed Pie Run Burn up those calories before the big meal in this annual 5 mile race/3 mile walk. USTAF sanctioned. YMCA, Valley Rd., Middletown, 8:30 a.m., www.NewportRunningClub.org.

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Family Fun Day International Tennis Hall of Fame hosts a day of family-friendly activities, scavenger hunts, Wii tennis on the big screen, tours and much more, 197 Bellevue Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 849-3990, www.TennisFame. com.

Newport Nutcracker Opens at Rosecliff Island Moving Co.’s 10th annual performance of the Newport Nutcracker, Rosecliff, 670 Bellevue Ave., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Tickets available at www.IslandMovingCo.org, $65-$85, pillow seating for children ages 5-10 for $45. No children under 5.

4th Friday Live Music & Art Newport Art Museum’s 4th Friday gathering combines music, art and fun, featuring rockabilly blues duo The Honky Tonk Knights, 76 Bellevue Ave., 6-9 p.m., $8, cash bar, 848-8200.

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Great views from Newport Yacht Club, Bowen’s Wharf, Bannister’s Wharf and waterfront points around the harbor. In case of severe weather, the parade will sail the following day.

Improv Comedy Join the Bit Players for lightningfast interactive comedy, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 849-3473, www.FirehouseTheater.org.

Dirty Deeds The AC/DC tribute band is back at Newport Grand, 150 Adm. Kalbfus Rd., 10 p.m., 608-6777, www.NewportGrand.com.

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Museum Explorers This family series features handson fun and learning for the whole family. Visitors are invited for a family tour and art-making project.

Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 10-11:30 a.m., 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org.

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Holiday Craft Fairs Nov. 25, noon - 5 p.m.

DeBlois Gallery Annual Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts, and Itty-Bitty Picture Invitational, original art by local artisans, 138 Bellevue Ave. Dec. 3, 9a.m. – 4 p.m.

Conanicut Island Art Association’s Annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair, Melrose School, Jamestown. More than 40 artisans with traditional and innovative creations.

Dec. 10, 10 a.m - 4 p.m.

Potter League Craft Fair, Middletown. Artisans showcase a unique array of merchandise for holiday gift giving.

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andcrafted wooden toys by Eric Swanson and “Take Off,” by Jonathan Small are among the art works featured in the DeBlois Gallery’s Annual Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Invitational. The show begins Friday, Nov. 25 and continues through Dec. 24, with an Opening Reception with the artists to be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. The show will feature blown glass, pottery, wooden toys, wearable art, ornaments, calendars, wall art, handcrafted jewelry, pillows, scarves and more. Also part of the show is the Itty Bitty Picture Invitational, featuring original works of art that are 8”-by-8” or smaller, priced at $150 or under. DeBlois Gallery, 138 Bellevue Ave., Newport, is open Tues.-Sat., noon to 5 p.m.

Galleries Anchor Bend Glassworks Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.16 Franklin St., 849-0698, anchorbendglass. com.

Anthony Tomaselli Gallery 140 Spring St., 419-2821, www.anthonytomaselli.com.

Arnold Art Rare print editions by John Mecray in third floor gallery, Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, noon - 5 p.m., 210 Thames St., 847-2273, www.arnoldart.com.

Art & Happiness 136 Bellevue Ave., 241-9887.

Art on the Wharf Gallery open every day, noon - 6 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 965-0268.

Blink Gallery Travel photography and Newport images, 89 Thames St., 847-4255, www.blinkgalleryusa.com Brimstone Studio Open Sat. and Sun., noon–5 p.m., or by appointment, 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, 440-3974.

Cadeaux du Monde Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 26 Mary St., 848-0550 www.cadeauxdumonde.com.

DeBlois Gallery An opening reception with the artists will be on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5 – 7 p.m. Open Tues.-Sun. 12-5 p.m., 138 Bellevue Ave. 8479977, www.debloisgallery.com Didi Suydam Contemporary Gallery is open Thurs.-Mon., 12 - 5 p.m., 25 Mill St., 848-9414, www.didisuydam.com.

Duris Studios Jewelry of master goldsmith Petri Kymlander, show through Nov. 30.

26 Franklin St., 849-1540, www. kevinduris.com Harbor Fine Art Open daily 11 a.m – 5 p.m., 134 Spring St., 848-9711, www.harborfineart.com.

Isherwood Gallery Favorite Things Holiday Show thru Jan. 12, Holiday Open House Nov. 26, noon - 5 p.m., pottery and weaving trunk sale Dec. 3, noon - 5 p.m., gallery open Wed.-Sat., noon – 5 p.m. and by appointment, 108 William St., 619-1116, isherwoodgallery.com.

Jamestown Arts Center Gallery open Sat. & Sun. noon-3 p.m.,18 Valley St., Jamestown.

Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design Gallery open Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. and by appointment. 226 Bellevue Ave., suite 8, the Audrain Building, second floor, 849-3271, www.jessicahagen.com.

Joseph Matose Gallery At the Sunrise Center, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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The Lady Who Paints Working studio, open Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 Bridge St., 450-4791.

Luniverre Glass Gallery International artists showing sculpture and jewelry from Paris, open Thurs.-Mon., noon – 5 p.m., 146 Bellevue Ave., 846-9009, www.luniverre.com.

Sage Gallery 435 Thames St. (2nd floor). www.sageartworks.com.

Roger King Fine Art Two floors of 19th and 20th century American paintings. Open daily, 21 Bowen’s Wharf, 847-4359, www.rkingfinearts.com.

Sheldon Fine Art Opening reception for Navarro Montlor, Sat., Nov. 19., 5-7 p.m.

Gallery open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030.

Spring Bull Gallery 3 Dimension Exhibition, show thru Nov. 30. 55 Bellevue Ave., 849-9166 The Third & Elm Press & Gallery Woodcuts and paper created by Ilse Buchert Nesbitt, open Tues.

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By Annette Leiderman Raisky I love hot dogs! I love ballpark franks. I love street hot dogs in New York and Ben’s Chili Dogs in Newport. But I’m not the only one who has a love affair with one of America’s favorite foods. Since 1970, Ben’s has been a part of life in Newport for people who love hot dogs, too. Under the ownership of Jerry Bienvenue, Ben’s developed a cult

“When a community is so attached to a place, change is very difficult.”

Mary Wall following. While there never actually was a Ben, there always was a Jerry, and this hot dog emporium was his life.

Around the time of his 40th anniversary, Jerry decided it was time to move on. He wanted to do all the things he never had time to do, especially travel. But selling the business was no easy thing. His challenge was to find new owners with the passion for the restaurant but who would also continue the legacy. He wanted to not only sell the business but his coveted recipes, as well. After quite a search, he chose co-owners Peter Gallipeau and Mary Wall, who would be Managing Partner. Wall’s background as CEO of a major national event company and producer of the February 2010 Winter Chili Festival in the Rhode Island Convention Center, dove-tailed perfectly.

The new owners took over in May 2010. Bienvenue trained the team for six weeks. They had had to win over some skeptics at first. “When a community is so attached to a place, change is very difficult,” says Mary. “Some guy even came in and complained that he knew Ben and this wasn’t Ben’s.” But they worked hard, and the word-of-mouth got out and Ben’s Chili Dogs is here to stay with a great following.

Everything is very much the same as it was, including the interior. But most of all, the original 100% beef and pork hot dogs have not changed. There are still no byproducts, fillers or casings. They are MSG and gluten-free. Everything is as fresh as can be. “The quality and integrity is what drives the

Co-owner Mary Wall took over Ben’s Chili Dogs with partner Peter Gallipeau in May 2010. They’ve kept everything the same as it always was, using hot dogs with no fillers, by-products, or casings.

“The quality and integrity is what drives the business,” says Wall.

(Photos by Laurie Warner) business,” according to Wall.

Top sellers include the Chili Cheese Dog and the Chili Dog or the Cheese Dog. You can add any toppings you want, including ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut, sweet relish and sweet onions, all at no extra cost. A regular dog with no cheese is $1.65. A dog with cheese or sauerkraut is $2.15. The restaurant does not offer fries, but there is a variety of chips. There are soft drinks plus milk from Arruda Farms in Tiverton, including strawberry milk, plain milk and of course, the popular coffee milk. It’s easy to feed a family at Ben’s for $20.

In addition to hot dogs, the team at Ben’s Chili Dogs has created some new items with great success. This past summer they added lobster rolls, which sold out as quickly as they made them. They also added meatballs in a marinara sauce, on a steamed bun for $2.20, or on a dog with steamed bun for $2.40. Also new and proving popular is their chourico and peppers

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A sampling of the cards and letters of appreciation from customers of Ben’s Chili Dogs covers a wall of the restaurant.

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Annette Leiderman Raisky is a former New Yorker who has worked for the Food Network. In this new Dining Out column, she’ll bring her behind-the-scenes knowledge of our chefs and restaurants to readers of Newport This Week.

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served on a steamed bun for $2.20 or on top of a hot dog and steamed bun for $2.40. The chourico comes from Mello’s in Fall River.

It’s no small thing to take over a business that is beloved by a community. Wall and her hard-working and friendly staff show that dedication and staying true to the brand is the key to success. Don’t take my word, though: Here are a few postings that people have placed on Ben’s wall: “I Love Ben’s hot dogs SO much!”

– Love, Gracie Age 7 “Ben, Ben, your hot dogs are slammin. Your chili is jamming and your cheese sauce is the bomb.” – J.D.

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The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) will hold its Stars of the Industry Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in downtown Providence.

The event recognizes the outstanding achievements of members of the hospitality, foodservice and tourism industry, and provides a timely look at the state of the industry, as well as a glimpse ahead at the issues that are poised to affect the industry in 2012.

Tickets are $75 per person, and tables of 10 are available for $750. To purchase tickets, please contact the RI Hospitality Association at 401-223-1120.

Table Top Exhibition and Cocktail Reception is at 4 p.m. Dinner and awards ceremony follows at 5 p.m. The Rhode Island Convention Center is located at 1 Sabin St., Providence.

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A place that’s very high on my “want to visit” list is Hawaii, and “The Descendants” confirms this in a most unexpected way. Director Alexander Payne (“Election,” “About Schmidt” and “Sideways”) shoots the family drama in parts of the tropical paradise that are off the path ventured by tourists, the Hawaii only known to natives. In this bittersweet tale Patricia of a man’s search LACOUTURE for redemption, we have the pleasure of watching George Clooney in the lead role as Matt King, a lawyer with roots in both Hawaii and the mainland, a perfect symbol of Matt’s now-fractured life.

Matt has kept busy with his career while he assumed that his wife was fulfilling her roles as faithful wife and primary parent. But his wife, Elizabeth (Patricia Hastie), has been in a boating accident, and she lies in a coma while an explosive drama plays out around her secret affair. Matt, shocked and infuriated, travels from his home on the island of O’ahu to Kauai with his two obstinate daughters in tow.

He wants to know the identity of Elizabeth’s lover, so his journey begins as an investigation—a comedic spy game—that fluctuates between humor and tragedy as Matt, the once “back-up parent” finds he has more on his plate than he ever could have imagined.

King, a descendant of Hawaiian royalty, has considered the land he has inherited from his family as an investment, but as he gets closer to his roots and the meaning of the ancestral land, he’s no longer certain that this is the right thing to do. Throw two angry, willful daughters into the mix, and Matt finds that the more he learns about his wife’s secret life, the more he realizes that he never really knew her, or himself, for that matter.

The phrase “the sound and the fury” comes to mind for the confrontations Matt has when he attempts to make up for lost years as a Dad. The older daughter, Alexandra, played by Shailene Woodley of the television series “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” is on the cusp between spoiled boarding school rebel and responsible young woman—the person who becomes

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Younger daughter Scottie, played by newcomer Amara Miller, is an enigmatic creature, a girl with whom communication is more difficult than with a normal nine-yearold, because her pouts and most other emotions are indistinguishable. She sits in silence while her Dad makes breakfast, only to shove the plate away with a cool, “I don’t like eggs.”

The centerpiece of this tragicomedy, however, is George Clooney’s Matt King. The smooth, svelte, sometimes comic, always convincing actor tackles a role he has never had before—husband and father– and he does so with wit, humility, hurt pride and an entire rainbow of emotions. His attempts to make up for lost years of parenting are both touching and, at times, hilarious. With the classic handsomeness of Hollywood icons like Cary Grant, Gregory Peck and Clark Gable, Clooney has an acting range

beyond some of those classic stars, and in “The Descendants,” he takes his skills to new heights of quiet comedy, complexity and vulnerability.

The cast’s performances showcase Alexander Payne’s unique trademark of scrutinizing people straddling some precipice—whether that’s a mid-life crisis (“About Schmidt”) or another of the many identity dilemmas we all face at some time or another.

Based on the premier novel by Hawaiian author Kaui Hart Hemmings, the story feels authentic because the writer has lived with the history of generations of Hawaiians, whose claim to their ancestral soil is both noble and inspiring.

This feeling of land ownership as a sacred trust frames another facet of Matt’s journey to becoming a truly good man, though he would probably scoff at that designation.

The scenery is often as breathtaking as any travel catalogue could present. It illustrates the true humanity of the inhabitants, a place so beautiful it draws tourists in droves, yet has a hidden, quiet charm that proves surprisingly refreshing.

Payne has matured from some of the pure quirkiness of his early films, like “Election,” to a style that ranges from fun to fabulous. Don’t miss “The Descendants.” It really needs to be enjoyed on the big screen rather than on DVD. “The Descendants” is rated R for language, some with sexual references.

Patricia Lacouture currently teaches film studies at Salve Regina University. She also taught at Rhode Island College for ten years. She completed her graduate studies in film from Boston University.

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Discover Newport Walking Tour Hear stories of revolution and the struggle for religious liberty. Newport Historical Society Museum, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 10 a.m., 841-8770.

Colony House & Wanton Lyman Hazard House Tour Tour the 1739 Colony House, built to house RI government, and the 1697 Wanton Lyman Hazard House, Newport’s oldest house museum. Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 11:30 a.m., 841-8770, www.

NewportHistoryTours.org.

Jazz at the Vineyard Live jazz at Greenvale Vineyards with Dick Lupino, 582 Wapping Road, Middletown, 1- 4 p.m., 8473777, www.Greenvale.com.

Newport Nutcracker 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. See Friday, Nov. 25 for details.

Holiday Lantern Tour 4:30 See Friday, Nov. 25 for details.

Holiday Evening at the Breakers Take a leisurely self-guided tour through the opulent Gilded Age mansion as you enjoy continuous live holiday music and sample holiday sweets, eggnog and cider. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. www.NewportMansions.org.

Murder at the Museum Join the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. for “The Art of the Masquerade,” an interactive murder mystery at the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 7 p.m., www.NewportArtMuseum.org.

Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Friday, Nov. 25 for details.

Sunday

November 27 Discover Newport Walking Tour 11 a.m. See Saturday, Nov 26 for details.

Newport Nutcracker 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. See Friday, Nov. 25 for details.

Monday November 28

Teen Time Weekly teen gathering at the Newport Library, crafts, movies, games, 300 Spring St., 4-5:30 p.m., free, snacks, no registration required.

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Tuesday November 29

Newport Nutcracker 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. See Friday, Nov. 25 for details.

Story Sharing PJ Story Time Teens read their favorite childhood books to 5-8-year-old patrons.

Come in your pajamas with your favorite snuggly. Parents stay in the library. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 6:45-7:45 p.m., free, 847-8720.

Middle East Lecture The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy’s lecture series presents Hayat Alvi, associate professor in the national security affairs department at the U.S. Naval War College, on “Anger and Awakening in the Middle East: Blood, Discipline and Determination in the Arab Spring.” Pell Center, Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., free but reservations required, contact 3412927 or pellcenter@salve.edu.

Diabetes Info Session A public lecture “Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Yes, You Can!” sponsored

by Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, Newport Public Library, Rotary Room, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, 849-2102 ext 21.

Geezers at Empire Join acoustic folk musicians at Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 619-1388.

Wednesday November 30

Newport Nutcracker 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. See Friday, Nov. 25 for details.

Book Chat Free-wheeling discussion on recently read books, all welcome, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 7 p.m., free, 847-8720.

Chess Group Weekly gathering for chess players, Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 619-1388.

Thursday December 1

Christmas in Newport begins See page 20 for calendar “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” Informal group meets weekly to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 5 p.m., $2, 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary. org.

Shakespeare in Middletown Fans gather weekly to read and enjoy works of the Bard. Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, 5 p.m., free.

Life of the Mind Series Alex Prudhomme will speak about the future of fresh water based on research for his new book, “The Ripple Effect,” Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., $5, 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org.

“The Miracle Worker” Salve Regina University presents “The Miracle Worker,” Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., 8 p.m., 3412250.

Friday

December 2 “The Miracle Worker” 3 p.m. See Thursday, Dec. 1 for details.

Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Friday, Nov. 25 for details.

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Thursday, December 1 Official opening of Christmas in Newport, Washington Square, 6 p.m., tree lighting and live entertainment, free.

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Newport Historical Society Holiday Open House, Colony House, Washington Square, 5- 6 p.m., free.

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“Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” free screening at Jane Pickens Theater, Washington Square, 5:30 p.m.

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Island Moving Company Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff, Be a part of the story as you follow the performers through the mansion. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., 847-4470.

Winter Cheer for Adults, Newport Art Museum Coleman Center for Creative Studies, 26 Liberty St., at 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or 6-9 p.m.

Create one-of-a-kind holiday gifts with clay. Second session is Dec. 8.

Museum members $60, non-members $70, $10 studio fee. 848-8200 or www.NewportArtMuseum.org.

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Winter Cheer for Kids, Newport Art Museum Coleman Center for Creative Studies, 4-5:30 p.m., children ages 6-10 yrs. can create oneof-a-kind holiday gifts and ornaments, a two-part class, the second session is Dec. 8. Museum members $40, non-members $50. 8488200 or www.NewportArtMuseum. org.

Reading and performance of “A Christmas Carol” by actor Robb Dimmick at the Newport Public Library, 7 p.m. Free. 847-8720 X103.

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Words Cannot Express Our Gratitude to These Extraordinary Individuals and Businesses Who Have Donated Their Time, Talent and Materials to Make Our Newest Habitat For Humanity House in Newport a Home!

Behan Bros. Inc. Cordsten Design Jim Moreau George Loftus Brian Shull/Burgin Lambert Advanced Building Concepts Advanced Building Products Advanced Marketing Services Allegheny Contract Flooring All Island Landscape Atlantic Building Beach Paint Cardi’s Furniture Carpenter’s Connection, LLC Channing Memorial Church City of Newport Chaves Garden DBS Dave Randall Sheet Metal Domino’s Pizza East Coast Construction Electrical Construction Specialists Emmanuel Episcopal Church Exit Reality (Tricia’s Team) Firehouse Pizza Flint Audio - Video Frazier’s Waste Removal Frank Hayes

Gil’s Appliances Hallman Septic JL Electric J&S Roofing James Williams Kane Electric Katrina’s Bakery MAC Electric MAP Insulation Marcello Building Company Mario Ferreira Landscaping Mid City Steel Middletown Self Storage National Lumber Newport Fire Department P&M Constriction RI Kitchen and Bath RI Remodeling Roger Williams University Samuel Kinder & Brothers S&S Concrete Sylvan Nurseries US Navy, NavSta. Newport Taylor Rental Travers Plumbing & Heating Valspar Whirlpool

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Friday, December 2 Island Moving Company Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. See Dec. 1 for details.

The Polar Express Train Ride, aboard the Newport Dinner Train, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., departs Newport Station. Reservations required.

Adults $32.95, Children $22.95.

841-8700 or www.NewportDinnerTrain.com.

Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames St., 4:30 p.m. Discover the authentic history of Newport holiday traditions on a lantern-lit stroll through the exquisitely preserved streets of downtown Newport.

Hear how the colonists in Newport did or did not celebrate the holidays. $12 adults, $10 NHS members and children. Reservations recommended. Weather permitting. 8418770.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, Newport Art Museum Coleman Center for Creative Studies, 26 Liberty St., 5 - 8 p.m. Featuring creative offerings by Newport Art Museum Coleman Center faculty. Free. 848-8200 or www.NewportArtMuseum.org.

Holiday Critter Glitter Jewelry Sale at Potter League for Animals – Girls Night Out – Preview Party, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, 6 8 p.m. Wine and chocolate tasting, door prizes, sale of jewelry benefits the Potter League. Free admission.

846-8276.

Enter the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday, Dec. 15 to enter. Judging takes place on Dec 16. Register your home or business at 848-6707. Categories are: residential, restaurant, bed & breakfast and commercial.

Saturday, December 3 11th Annual Lucy’s Hearth Designer Wreath Sale, Rotunda at Easton’s Beach, 9 a.m. – noon.

Christmas wreaths and table top decorations created by designers, artists, gardeners and florists from the community. Gourmet sweets bake sale. All proceeds benefit Lucy’s Hearth. 848-7515.

Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 416 Thames St., tours offered 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Glimpse the simple Christmas festivities of the early 1800s in a Federal-style Newport home. Meet

the two Whitehorne daughters and learn about the history of the holiday and why some less tolerant colonies had outlawed holiday celebrations. Sample one of Mrs. Whitehorne’s desserts and take away a booklet of authentic colonial recipes. $5 per person, children under 5 are free. 846-4152.

UnDecked Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke’s Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave., tours offered 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (last tour departs at 2:30) Enjoy an authentic view inside heiress Doris Duke’s Newport mansion in the winter. Experience the quiet house, decorated staff wing, hear about Miss Duke’s tropical holiday spent in Hawaii, and learn how Rough Point’s winter caretaking traditions have remained the same for the past half century. The tour is of the first floor of the house and refreshments are served. $10 adults, $8 children under 12 yrs. Tickets sold at the door.

847-8344.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Newport Art Museum Coleman Center for Creative Studies. See Dec. 2 for details.

Boxing Day at the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House: 1760, 11:30 a.m., tour departs from the Museum at the Brick Market, 127 Thames St. Hear the unique history of this house and learn how 18th century residents survived the winter.

Admission $15 per person, $10 for NHS members. Reservations required. 841-8770.

Holiday Open House Weekend at the Potter League, noon – 4 p.m.

Fun activities for you and your dog at the Training Center. Demonstrations, tips and tricks, refreshments and more. Free. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome. 846-8276.

Santa’s Workshop, Easton’s Beach Carousel & Rotunda, noon – 3 p.m.

Fun afternoon for families to enjoy crafts, ride the carousel and visit with Santa who arrives by fire truck. $5 per child includes a goody bag and 1 ride on the carousel, 1 ride on the mini-train and visit with Santa.

Tickets are purchased at the door, no advance sales. 845-5800.

Cookie Decorating Party, The Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel & Spa, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Children are invited to decorate cookies, partici-

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Santa Sightings and Tree Lightings Dec. 4

SUMMER’S NOT OVER... ...UNTIL WE SAY IT’S OVER!

Santa at The Breakers Tour the famous mansion and visit with Santa, 12-3 p.m., regular tour admission applies, www.

NewportMansions.org.

Dec. 4 Tree lighting and tours at the Potter League, 87 Oliphant Ln. 3-5 p.m., www.PotterLeague.org.

Dec. 9

Santa and Mrs. Claus will welcome kids of all ages at the Bowen’s Wharf Tree Lighting on Dec. 3.

Dec. 1

Christmas in Newport Opening Ceremony 6 p.m., tree lighting, Washington Square.

Dec. 3

Santa’s Workshop 12-3 p.m., Easton’s Beach Rotunda, $5, includes crafts, goody bag, carousel and train rides.

Dec. 3

Bowen’s Wharf Tree Lighting Frosty the Snowman arrives 4:30 p.m., sing-a-long 5 p.m., tree lighting 6 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by boat right after tree lighting, America’s Cup Ave., free, www.BowensWharf.com.

Newport Yachting Center Dust off your skates and visit with Santa and his elves at the opening of the skating rink, 5:45 p.m. tree lighting, cider, cocoa, merriment, www.SkateNewport. com.

Enclosed, Heated Outdoor Patio Now Open For Breakfast!

7 am - Daily

New Fall Menu!

Dec. 10

Holiday Open House The International Tennis Hall of Fame hosts a day of crafts, scavenger hunts and storytelling, Santa visits 2:30 p.m., free with donation of canned goods, www.TennisFame.org.

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O’Brien’s Pub­–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

One Pelham East–Fast Times People’s Café–Mark Gorman and Friends with Sky Sabin and a special guest, 6:30-10 p.m.

Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m.

The Chanler at Cliff Walk–Dick Lupino, Greg Abate, Kent Hewitt, 6-10 p.m.

Perro Salado–Honky Tonk Knights, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 27

Billy Goodes–Open Mic Jam with Kevin Sullivan, 9:30 p.m.

Christie’s – DJ & Dancing with DJ Henney, 10 p.m.

Newport Marriott–Paul DelNero Jazz, 7-10 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.

Friday, November 25 Billy Goodes–Live music

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Music to Newporter’s Ears Catch some great live music over the Thanksgiving holiday in Newport. First up are the country blues and bluegrass sounds of the Honky Tonk Knights at the Newport Art Museum on Friday, Nov. 25 from 6 – 9 p.m. as part of the museum’s “4th Friday” live music program.

Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.

LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11 p.m.

Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m.

Newport Blues Café–Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Matty B, 9 p.m.

Newport Grand Event Center–Dirty Deeds-The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute Band, 10 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub­–Live Band, 10 p.m. ‘til closing One Pelham East–Brick Park Rhumbline–Dawn Chung, 6:30-10 p.m.

The Chanler at Cliff Walk–Dick Lupino, Dennis Cook, Paul Nagel, 6-10 p.m.

Saturday, November 26

The following night, head over to Billy Goode’s on Marlborough St., and welcome home the Newportbased Abbey Rhode for their annual homecoming appearance from 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., where the cover band will be belting out the classic music of the Beatles. This show is for those 21+ only.

Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.

Greenvale Vineyard–Dick Lupino, Marlene VerPlanck, Mike Renzi, Vin Pagano,1-4 p.m.

LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11p.m.

Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m.

Newport Blues Café–Sugar, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Rumors, 9 p.m.

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Castle Hill–Dick Lupino, Jordan Nunes, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Clarke Cooke House– Jazz Piano, Bobby Ferreira, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Fastnet–Irish Music Session 5-9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub– John Erikson, 9 p.m.

One Pelham East–Chopville, 6-9 p.m.; Chris Gauthier, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

The Fifth Element –Sunday Brunch with Toni Lynn Washington,11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monday, November 28 Fastnet–”Blue Monday”, Sam Gentile, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Tuesday, November 29 Billy Goodes–Songwriters Showcase with Bill Lewis, 9:30-12:30 p.m.

Cafe 200–”Tuesday Blues”, Dave Howard & Neal Vitullo,10 p.m.-1 a.m.

One Pelham East–Stu from Never in Vegas

Wednesday, November 30 Buskers Pub–The Ubiquitones, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub– Karaoke, 10 p.m.

One Pelham East – Chris Gauthier Rhino Bar–Rhyme Culture Sardella’s–Dick Lupino, Dennis Cook, Paul Nagel, 7:30-10 p.m.

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NATURE

A juvenile harp seal appears to wave goodbye to the author. (Photo by Jack Kelly)

Seals Put On a Winter Show

By Jack Kelly

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During the spring and summer months the Newport area is famous for its magnificent ocean vistas and welcoming sandy beaches.

However, in the fall and winter months ,the ocean has an allure that many Jack can’t resist. I enjoy walking our KELLY beaches during the fall and winter because I usually find a few surprises along the shoreline.

One of my favorite winter pastimes is watching the seals just off the shores of our beautiful island. My first encounter with seals occurred almost four years ago, in January 2008, on Ocean Drive. I was parked by the intersection of Harrison and Ocean Avenue, facing the ocean, just after dawn. I was watching the sun’s rays dance and reflect off the calm, blue water, under a cloudless sky. I was hoping to photograph sea ducks that were plentiful in the area. It was high tide and the seawater was five feet up the seawall.

As I scanned the surface of the ocean with my binoculars, an elongated dark shape exploded from the water and splashed down sideways. As I realized that it was a seal, two more burst from the ocean and splashed down. The seals were about a hundred feet from shore and they seemed to be playing a game with each other. The seals were drawing closer to the seawall with each breach of the surface.

They got to within 20 feet of the seawall before they turned back to deeper water. As I looked out over the ocean I counted fifteen rounded seal heads bobbing on the sur-

face. I watched them disappear one after the other as they dove into the deep. This show lasted about ten minutes until the seals moved further offshore. I was so mesmerized by this display that I didn’t take a single photograph. I stayed in the area for the next hour photographing sea ducks, but the seals stayed offshore, out of camera range. I later learned that these amazing marine mammals were harbor seals.

After that wonderful experience, I went to Ocean Drive at different times and tides. I learned that there are four species of seals that can be found along the ocean coastline, Narragansett Bay, and the Sakonnet River. Harbor and gray seals are year round, regular visitors to our area. Harp and hooded seals, also known as ice seals, migrate south to our local waters in the fall and winter months. Ice seals breed and birth their young on the arctic ice packs of Eastern Canada and Greenland, during late winter and early spring. Most of the harp and hooded seals observed in the Rhode Island area are primarily juveniles in the first year of maturity.

Harbor seals, the most numerous seal species in our area, are the smallest of the four species. They average from four to five feet long with a weight of 200-250 pounds.

The males are slightly larger than the females. The harbor seal varies in color from very light gray, to tan, to brown, to almost black ,and has extensive spotting on the body. The spotting is usually light with dark spots. The belly of a harbor seal is generally lighter than its back. A color difference is obvious between wet and dry seals, with the dry seal often appearing light colored. One of the most interesting facts I learned about the harbor seal is that a typical dive lasts three to four minutes, but they are capa-

ble of diving for up to thirty minutes to depths of five hundred meters! These findings were recorded in Alaskan waters in 2006 by scientists using satellite-linked telemetry tags attached to the seals.

Gray seals, also called “horse head” seals, due to their elongated snouts, are occasionally found in local waters. Adult males weigh 700-800 pounds and are seven to eight feet long. Female adults weigh 350-450 pounds and are six to seven feet in length. Males fight over the females on their breeding grounds in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. The necks and chests of adult male gray seals can be scarred and devoid of fur as a result of these battles. Gray seals have been spotted in our local waters on occasion. They have been seen “hauled out” with harbor seals in Narragansett Bay and on Block Island. Many of the harp and hooded seal sightings in our area are stranded juveniles. Adults of both species have been reported over the past few years, but only sparsely.

Seals do not need to be in the water all of the time. At certain times of the day, they will haul out of the water to rest. Harbor seals enjoy rocky ledges and beaches in our area. Usually, they haul out at low tide and return to the water with the higher tides. The best time to see seals hauled out is low tide, in late afternoon, on a sunny calm day. My favorite place to view seals is from Ocean Drive. Seal Rock, located approximately one mile offshore, due south of the intersection of Harrison and Ocean Avenues, is a great place to view up to 100 seals hauled out at low tide.

The waters of this area are also ac-

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Owls Visiting Island in Advance of Turkey Day

Juvenile Snowy Owl (Photo by Bob Weaver)

Newport Bridge toll attendants have become acquainted with many visitors to our area. However, at 9:30 a.m. on November 22, they were treated to a new breed of visitor; A juvenile Snowy Owl took up temporary residence at the Toll Plaza.

With a body length of about two feet and a wingspan of approximately four and one-half feet, the young owl attracted a lot of attention from area birdwatchers. The normal range for this species is the tundra of the Arctic, east-

ern Canada, and the northern border states of the United States.

The juveniles have a white facial disc and a “sooty” look to their plumage, while the adult birds have all white feathers. The Snowy Owl, unlike its nocturnal cousins, hunts for prey during the day, and roosts at night. It preys on small rodents, rabbits, ducks, grebes, and small gulls. The adult male can weigh over four pounds and is a formidable bird of prey.

At the same time that this young owl

was spotted at the Toll Plaza, a second juvenile Snowy Owl was observed at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge near the Sakonnet River. This somewhat rare occurrence may indicate that there is a lack of prey in their normal range farther north.

During the past week, one Shorteared Owl has been observed at Sachuest Point NWR, and a juvenile Little Owl has been sighted feeding between Flint Point at Sachuest and the southern end of Third Beach.

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Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is another spot well worth a look, especially in the Island Rocks area. You will need binoculars or a telescope to get a good view at both locations.

The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 protects all whales, dolphins, and seals. It is illegal to hunt or kill these animals. It is also illegal to touch, feed, disturb or harass marine mammals. If you see a seal on the rocks or on a beach, stay at least 50 yards away. Your presence can cause the animal stress, which can be harmful to its health. Seals are extremely sensitive to disturbances when hauled out, and they will attempt to return to the water.

These large animals are capable of inflicting intense damage to humans by biting or raking with flipper claws. Do not get in their way.

Seal migration into our area is well underway. Save the Bay seal cruises begin Saturday, Nov. 26,

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SPORTS

Salve Regina Bowls Over Worcester State 26-6 in Season Finale Led by senior Shane Lange (Branford, Conn.) the Salve Regina University defense held Worcester State University to 173 total yards, including only 35 yards in the opening half, on their way to a 26-6 victory over the Lancers during the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) North-West Bowl at Gaudet Field on Saturday, Nov. 19. It was the first ECAC Bowl victory for the Seahawks since 1998, improving the overall team record to 8-3, which marks their best since 1999.

Lange was named the game’s Most Outstanding Player, compiling a team-high nine tackles and two sacks while applying relentless pressure throughout the contest. Senior A.J. Albert (Franklin Park, N.J.) also had a strong performance on defense, recording eight tackles, 1.5

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SRU’s Rob LaRiviere-Tougas, #36, stiff-arms his WSU defender enroute to a big gain in the second quarter. LaRiviere-Tougas, who initially entered the game in the second quarter for an injured teammate, rushed for 146 yards and two TDs.

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Freshman defensive back Phil Terio, #8, Boyd Division “Defensive Rookie-of-theYear” flexes some muscle after another big defensive stand by the Seahawks. SRU teammate, senior defensive back Anthony DePaolo, #25, shares in the moment.

Seahawk special team players Luke Gambale, #55, Khari “K-Train” Halliburton #35 and Matt Conroy, #46, gang tackle Lancer Richie Dube, #83, to thwart a kickoff return.

SRU linebacker Shane Lange, #44, zeroes-in on WSU quarterback Tony Tokarz, #10, ultimately tackling him for a loss on the play. Lange, a senior, was voted the “Most Outstanding Player” of the game.

WSU defensive back Justin Sundara, #41 and SRU running back Dan Buonocore, #26 do battle for a pass intended for Buonocore in the first quarter. After an agonizing juggling act, Buonocore caught the deflected pass in the end zone for a 27-yard touchdown and the first score of the game.

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Newport County TV Program Highlights November 23-30 WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 23 9:30 a.m.: Art View 10:00 a.m.: Words of Life 10:30 a.m.: The Millers (Al Carter) 11:00 a.m.: It’s the Economy 11:30 a.m.: Caring For Our Community 12:00 p.m.: Middletown Town Council Mtg: 11.21 1:00 p.m.: Tiverton Town Council Mtg: 11.14 6:00 p.m.: Lessons of Love 6:30 p.m.: Newport City Limits 7:00 p.m.: Jazz Bash (Stan Kenton Tribute) 7:30 p.m.: Center Stage 8:00 p.m.: Portsmouth School Committee Mtg: 11.15 10:05 p.m.: Portsmouth Town Council Mtg: 11.14 THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 24 No Progra.m.ming / Thanksgiving Day Holiday Thompson students can earn POWER tickets during the school week and can either enter them in a drawing for gift certificates or buy items at their school store. Pictured here, sixth graders at Thompson work their school store where students can cash in their PBIS tickets.

From L - R: Julia O’Hanley, Carolyn Craft and Brielle Mosher.

TMS Student Group to Hold First Fundraiser Students at Thompson Middle School have been working hard to make their school a positive learning environment where high behavioral standards are held. PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) is in high gear at the middle school. The program is designed to help maximize academic and social behavior outcomes for all students and has been used throughout the country.

PBIS was first introduced at Thompson last year and has been sustained by two grants from the TMS Parent Teacher Organization. The PBIS Team will host its first fundraiser at La Forge Restaurant at 186 Bellevue Ave. on Friday, Dec. 2 from 5 – 8 p.m. Each ticket will cost $15 and 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly back to PBIS. For more information, contact Melissa Crowley at melissamcrowley@hotmail.com.

Local TV Awards from RIPEG

Coggeshall School third graders came to the Island Moving Co. studio for a pre-Nutcracker visit. IMC dancer Christine Sandorfi is seen here with her Coggeshall School third grade “toy soldiers” at the IMC studio.

Students See Nutcracker Newport’s third graders saw “The Nutcracker” at Rosecliff for a special school-time matinee the day before Thanksgiving. Prior to that, dancers visited all the classrooms for creative movement classes.

The annual Rhode Island Public Education and Government publicaccess television awards ceremony took place Friday, Nov. 18 at Hasbro, Pawtucket. Awards were announced for the best PEG Access programs from the past year. Newport County’s TV PEG coordinator is Brian Medeiros. The studio is in Portsmouth.

Of the 18 RIPEG categories of awards, five went to Newport County recipients: Best Music/Arts Program Special Recognition: THE MILLERS (producers: Roberta Miller & Roger Miller) Best Political / Community Issues Program 1ST Place: NEWPORT COUNTY VOTES (producers: Richard Talipsky, Sheila Mullowney, & NCTV) Best Talk And/Or Variety Program Special Recognition: CROSSED PATHS: RENATA ADAMS (producer: Charles Berluti) Best Coverage Of An Event/Meeting Special Recognition: NEWPORT ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE – 2011 (producers: Charles Berluti & NCTV) John Notte Iii Award: Best Ri Peg Access Program Of The Year Winner: NEWPORT COUNTY VOTES (producers: Richard Talipsky, Sheila Mullowney, & NCTV)

FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 25 9:00 a.m.: Grace and Truth 10:00 a.m.: Community Baptist Church 11:00 p.m.: Newport School Committee Mtg: 11.8 11:30 p.m.: Newport City Council Mtg: 11.9 12:50 p.m.: Newport School Committee Mtg (Pell School): 11.1 6:00 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 7:00 p.m.: Molly Finn Battle of the Bands SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 26 10:00 a.m.: Crossed Paths 10:30 a.m.: Newport County In-Focus 11:00 a.m.: Molly Finn Battle of the Bands 6:00 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 7:00 p.m.: Middletown Town Council Mtg: 11.21 8:20 p.m.: RI PEG Awards – 2011 Ceremony SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 27 9:00 a.m.: It’s the Economy 10:00 a.m.: Crossed Paths 10:30 a.m.: Newport County In-Focus 11:00 a.m.: Middletown Town Council Mtg: 11.21 12:20 p.m.: RI PEG Awards – 2011 Ceremony 6:00 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 7:00 p.m.: Portsmouth Water & Fire District Mtg: 11.15 8:00 p.m.: RI PEG Awards – 2011 Ceremony MONDAY - NOVEMBER 28 3:45 p.m.: Little Compton School Building Cmte: 11.15 5:00 p.m.: Richard Urban Show 5:30 p.m.: Cowboy Al Karaoke 6:00 p.m.: Around BCC 6:30 p.m.: Kid Stuff (Potato) 7:00 p.m.: Middletown School Committee Mtg: 11.17 8:20 p.m.: Portsmouth Water & Fire District Mtg: 11.15 9:15 p.m.: Tiverton School Committee Mtg: 11.15 TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 29 7:45 a.m.: Little Compton School Building Cmte: 11.15 9:00 a.m.: Richard Urban Show 9:30 a.m.: Cowboy Al Karaoke 10:00 a.m.: Around BCC 10:30 a.m.: Kid Stuff (Potato) 11:00 a.m.: Middletown School Committee Mtg: 11.17 12:20 p.m.: Portsmouth Water & Fire District Mtg: 11.15 1:15 p.m.: Tiverton School Committee Mtg: 11.15 5:30 p.m.: Art View 6:00 p.m.: Words of Life 6:30 p.m.: The Millers (Al Carter) 7:00 p.m.: It’s the Economy 7:30 p.m.: Caring For Our Community 8:00 p.m.: Tiverton Town Council Mtg: 11.28 10:00 p.m.: Middletown Town Council Mtg: 11.21 WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 30 9:30 a.m.: Art View 10:00 a.m.: Words of Life 10:30 a.m.: The Millers (Al Carter) 11:00 a.m.: It’s the Economy 11:30 a.m.: Caring For Our Community 12:00 p.m.: Tiverton Town Council Mtg: 11.28 2:00 p.m.: Middletown Town Council Mtg: 11.21 6:00 p.m.: Lessons of Love 6:30 p.m.: Newport City Limits 7:00 p.m.: Jazz Bash (Stan Kenton Tribute) 7:30 p.m.: Center Stage 8:00 p.m.: Portsmouth Town Council Mtg: 11.28 9:00 p.m.: Portsmouth School Committee Mtg: 11.29

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Shakespeare in Middletown Fans gather weekly to read and enjoy works of the Bard. Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, 5 p.m., free.

Life of the Mind Series Alex Prudhomme will speak about the future of fresh water based on research for his new book, “The Ripple Effect,” Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., $5, 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org.

“The Miracle Worker” Salve Regina University presents “The Miracle Worker,” Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., 8 p.m., 3412250.

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December 2 “The Miracle Worker” 3 p.m. See Thursday, Dec. 1 for details.

Saturday December 3

Potter League Open House Training demonstrations, tips and tricks for pets and people, 87 Oliphant Lane, 12-4 p.m., www.PotterLeague.org.

Redwood Poets Group Forum for poets who are currently writing and seek critique. New members are welcome. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary. org.

pate in a snowball relay race and pin clothes to a giant gingerbread man. Hot cocoa will be served.

Bring an unwrapped toy to benefit the Girls and Boys Club of Newport Co. or make a monetary donation to Give Kids the World. 851-1234.

Trinity Christmas Silver Tea and Boutique, Honyman Hall, Trinity Church, Queen Anne Sq., 1-4 p.m.

Tea, crafts and seasonal greens. The 1726 church will be open for visitors. $10. 846-0660.

Family Holiday Workshop, Newport Art Museum Coleman Center for Creative Studies, 1-4 p.m.

Make stamped accordion books with your family. No registration required. Craft takes 1 hr. Museum members $12, non-members $15.

848-8200 or www.NewportArtMuseum.org.

The Polar Express Train Ride, aboard the Newport Dinner Train.

See Dec. 2 for details.

41st Annual Bowen’s Wharf Tree Lighting and Open House, America’s Cup Ave., 4:30 p.m. Frosty The Snowman and caroling, live music, and refreshments. City official

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Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 4:30 p.m.

See Dec. 2 for details.

Victorian Christmas Feast, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 7-10 p.m. Enjoy a festive St. Nicholas Day celebration with dinner, dancing, choral concert and traditional holiday cheer with the Marley Bridges Theatre Company. Museum members $100, non-members $125. Reservations required. 8488200 or www.NewportArtMuseum. org.

Swanhurst Chorus presents “Of December Five-and-Twenty,” The Church of St. John the Evangelist on ‘The Point,’ Washington and Willow Sts., 7:30 p.m. Concert featuring favorites by David Willcocks, John Rutter and others. $20 per person in advance, $22.50 at the door, $10 for full-time students. 682-1630 or www.Swanhurst.org.

35th Annual Governor’s Ball,

Salve Regina Univ., 100 Ochre Point Ave., 9 p.m. $150 per person. Black tie gala with proceeds benefitt ing Salve Regina’s scholarship fund.

1-877-778-4438. Advancement@ salve.edu

Sunday, December 4 Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10 a.m.

- 3 p.m., 416 Thames St. See Dec. 3 for details.

Visit with Santa Claus at The Breakers, noon – 3 p.m. The jolly old elf will visit with children and hear their Christmas wish list. Refreshments. Regular daytime admission. 847-1000 or www.NewportMansions.org.

Christmas at Whitehall, “A 1730 Christmas,” Whitehall Museum House, 311 Berkeley Ave., Middletown, 2 – 4 p.m. A 1730s Christmas celebrated in a 1729 colonial home.

Singing of carols, lifting a cup of wassail and learning about our heritage. Sponsored by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the state of RI. Free, donations accepted. 849-3672 or 8463116 day of event. www.Whitehall-

MuseumHouse.org or nancpb@ yahoo.com.

Family Holiday Concert, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m. Navy Band Northeast: Top Brass Quintet performs for “Music in the Galleries.” Free. 848-8200 or www.NewportArtMuseum.org.

Holiday Open House Weekend at the Potter League, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, 3 – 5 p.m. Tree lighting, Blessing of the Animals, behind the scenes shelter tours, refreshments and more.

Free.

Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome. 846-8276.

The Polar Express Train Ride, aboard the Newport Dinner Train, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., see Dec. 2 for details.

“Deck the Hall”, International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, 194 Bellevue Ave., 5:30 p.m. Annual outdoor lighting ceremony with caroling by the Cluny School Choir and refreshments. Free. 849-3990 or visit www.TennisFame.com.

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Holly Ball The Friends of Glen Manor host an evening of dinner, dancing and yuletide celebration, 3 Frank Coelho Drive, Portsmouth, 6:30 p.m., 683-4177, www.GlenManorHouse.com.

Spring Standards Concert Common Fence Music hosts indie trio The Spring Standards, three part harmony combined with rock and old country, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, hall opens at 7 p.m. for the “folk tailgate picnic,” concert 8 p.m., tickets $23, 683-5085, www.CommonFenceMusic.org.

“The Miracle Worker” 8 p.m. See Thursday, Dec. 1 for details.

Saturday Night Standup Comedians Rodney Laney & Ace Aceto perform at Newport Grand, 150 Adm. Kalbfus Rd., 8 p.m., 6086777, www.NewportGrand.com.

Sunday December 4

Save the Bay Exploration Center Visit and learn about sea creatures, storytime, 175 Memorial Blvd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 849-8430.

Music in the Galleries Navy Band Northeast’s Top Brass Quintet performs in this free family concert, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. 2 p.m., www.NewportArtMuseum.org.

“The Miracle Worker” 3 p.m. See Thursday, Dec. 1 for details.

Blessing of the Animals The Potter League hosts a blessing of the animals, tree lighting and tours, 87 Oliphant Lane 3-5 p.m., www.PotterLeague.org.

A big Thank You to all the generous supporters of Child & Family’s Taste of Newport!

You have helped make the 28th annual Taste of Newport a huge success. We are grateful to our Corporate Sponsors, Ad Sponsors, Auction Donors, Event Volunteers and Guests and most importantly the Restaurants, Caterers, Bakeries and Confectionaries – because without you, there would be no Taste!!

All proceeds from this important community event will benefit Child & Family’s Community Programs, which give children, teens, families and elders the support and help needed to grow, stay whole and live safely in comfort.

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RECENT DEATHS Margery Stevenson Curry, 83, of Middletown passed away Nov. 14, 2011. She was the wife of the late Vincent E. Curry. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Lucy’s Church Middletown.

Earl A. Dominique, 65, of Jamestown, passed away Nov. 12, 2011 at Newport Hospital. A private memorial service will be held. Donations in his memory may be made to Alite Care Memorial Garden, 49 North Rd., Jamestown, RI 02835.

Margaret“Peggy”Ann Duke, 58, of Middletown, passed away Nov. 14, 2011. Memorial donations may be made to the Duke Family Scholarship Fund, c/o Greater Worcester Community Foundation, 370 Main St., Suite 650, Worcester, MA 01608 or to the American Cancer Society online at: http://main.acsevents.org/ goto/peggyduke.

Ruth Fletcher, of Middletown, passed away Nov. 12, 2011 at BlenheimNewport. She was the wife of the late Donald B. Fletcher, Sr., MD. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 324 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871.

LTC Charles Patrick Lynch Ret US Army, 52, of Middletown, passed away Nov. 20, 2011 at Newport Hospital.

He was the husband of Paula (Petrie) Lynch. He was a U.S. Army veteran with tours in Korea, Desert Storm, Germany and Kuwait. A celebration of His Life will be held on Friday, Nov. 25, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Spring Street, Newport. Burial will follow at St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown with full military honors. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Ste 3004, Warwick, RI, 02886, as well as to the Middletown Fire & Rescue, 239 Wyatt Rd., Middletown, RI 02842.

Complete obituary notices available for a nominal fee.

For more information, call 847-7766, ext. 107

Parking Sticker Contest The City of Newport’s Enterprise Fund Program has kicked off its annual Resident Parking Sticker and Beach Parking Sticker Contests, which invites aspiring artists between the ages of 2and 10 to submit an original drawing that illustrates their love of Newport beaches or Newport Harbor. Their masterpiece could be featured on a parking sticker.

The contest runs until Dec. 9 and drawings can only be submitted on the downloaded 8.5” x 11” paper that is available on the city’s website at www.cityofnewport.com/ beach.

The drawing must be done in colored pencils with the child’s name, address, phone number, age, and school clearly printed. Submissions can be mailed or turned-in in person (City Hall, first floor, Finance Office) to: City of Newport, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840, Attn: Enterprise Funds.

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Road Work Projects Scheduled The City of Newport’s Department of Public Services announces road work scheduled for the week of Nov. 21 at the locations identified below. Motorists are advised that traffic delays may occur in these construction areas.

• Sherman Street from Spring Street to dead end curb (curb and sidewalk work) • Thames Street from Farewell/ Poplar Street to Marlborough Street (final paving) • Farewell Street from America’s Cup Avenue to Thames Street (final paving) Farewell Street and Thames Street may be closed to thru traffic during working hours. A detour will be in place to re-route traffic.

For information on these and other public services projects visit www.cityofnewport.com/ departments/public-services/ home.cfm.

Trash, Recycling Schedule The Newport Public Services Department’s Clean City Program reminds residents that there will be no trash, recycling or yard waste collection on Thursday, Nov. 24, due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Collections normally scheduled for Nov. 24 and 25 will experience a one-day delay in trash collection. Collections for Monday through Wednesday will not be affected by this holiday.

Yard waste may be put out during residents’ scheduled collection day during the week of Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, which will be the last yard waste collection in 2011.

Yard waste will only be collected in brown paper leaf bags or loose in trash barrels labeled “yard waste.”

Branches and twigs up to 4 feet long and 3 inches in diameter must be bundled and tied, placed in paper yard waste bags or loose in barrels. Yard waste will not be collected in plastic bags. Free yard waste stickers are available to residents through the Clean City Program, located in the back entrance of the Public Services garage in the city yard, 80 Halsey St. and at City Hall in the Collections office.

The 2011 Clean City Program Solid Waste & Recycling Calendar is available to download at www. cityofnewport.com/cleancity. For more information about the City of Newport residential solid waste and recycling collection program, contact the Clean City Program at 845-5613 or visit the above website address.

Babysitter Course Offered Anyone new to babysitting or who would like to sharpen their skills is encouraged to sign up for the American Red Cross Baby Sitter Certification plus First Aid Certification. The course will be offered on Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Jamestown Library. The cost is $45 and advance registration is required, scholarships are available.

This is a savings of 50%. The course is open for any youth ages 11-15.

Payment is due at time of registration; make all checks payable to the RI Red Cross. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Jamestown Library and the Jamestown Teen Center. For more information call 423-7261.

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SPORTS FOOTBALL

continued from PG. 25 sacks, and three tackles for losses, while both Phil Terio (Trumbull, Conn.) and Joshua Burnett (Whitman, Mass.) had key interceptions in the victory.

Offensively, the Seahawks were paced by graduate student Rob LaRiviere-Tougas (Easthampton, Mass.) who rumbled for 146 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries upon entering the game in the second quarter for the freshman starting running back Dan Buonocore, who left with a game-ending injury.

In his first collegiate start as quarterback, SRU freshman Steve Wilken (Ringwood, N.J.) completed 8-of-11 passes for 82 yards and a touchdown and rushed for an additional 52 yards.

Before his injury, Buonocore (Mahwah, N.J.) snared a teamhigh three receptions for 50 yards, including the game’s first touchdown, while freshman kicker Mark “Mississippi” Moore (Hattiesburg, Miss.) connected on field goals of 35 and 29 yards.

The Seahawks all but sealed the win when LaRiviere-Tougas scored on a 32-yard touchdown run, breaking tackles and bowling over defenders as he rumbled into the end zone with just 6:47 remaining in the fourth quarter.

On their next drive, the Seahawks added Moore’s second field goal, with 5:22 remaining, to cap the scoring in the game.

Salve Regina outgained Worcester State in total offense 332-173, including a 250-55 edge rushing - SalveAthletics.com

The Seahawk’s second-year head coach, Bob Chesney (right), anticipates the result of a fourth quarter, fourth down defensive stop against the Lancers that sealed the victory for SRU.

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Volunteer Opportunities American Red Cross–Seeking office help, health and safety instructors. Contact Beth Choquette at 846-8100 or choquetteb@riredcross.org.

Artillery Company of Newport– Looking for volunteers to work in the museum, participate in parades and living history programs, fire and maintain cannons and muskets.

Contact Robert Edenbach at 8468488 or info@newportartillery.com.

BOLD (Books Open Life’s Doors)– Newport Community Literacy Partnership is seeking volunteers to spend an hour each week with Newport public school students.

Call 847-2100.

Literacy Volunteers of East Bay provide free, individualized student-centered instruction in basic literacy and English langauage

skills for adults. If interested in a unique volunteering opportunity call 619-3779.

Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island–Volunteers and substitute drivers always needed. Call 401351-6700.

Naval War College Museum– Looking for volunteers to assist with special tours. Call 841-4052.

Newport Art Museum–Volunteers needed to help with a wide variety of tasks, programs and events. For further information regarding volunteer opportunities at the museum contact cordinator larry Bacon at 848-8200 x7989 or lbacon@newportartmuseum.com Newport Hospital–Recruiting new members to join the auxiliary to support ongoing service and

fundraising efforts. Call 848-2237.

Also, seeking volunteers to work in the gift shop. Call Lisa Coble 8451635.

Old Colony & Newport Railway– Various opportunities to support scenic train tours: engineers, flagmen, ticket agents, conductors, maintenance. Call Don Elbert at 624-6951.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program – Volunteer drivers need to provide transportation for doctor’s appointments or running errands.

Contact Newport County coordinator Eileen Chekal at 435-7876.

Women’s Resource Center– Volunteers needed to assist with office duties and telephone, special events and fund-raising, or court advocacy work. Call 846-5263.

Matt Gineo, of Oldport Marine, prepares Amazing Grace for this year’s Newport Harbor Boat Parade which takes place on Friday, Nov. 25, at 6:15 p.m. The Newport Yacht Club is open to the public that evening and spectators can also watch the parade from Bowen’s Wharf, Bannister’s Wharf and waterfront points around the harbor. In case of severe weather, the parade will sail the follow evening at 6:15 p.m.

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